How to Choose The Best Handheld Satellite Phone or Satellite Network for 2024 w/ The Comparisson Chart
Satellite Phone 2024 Buyers Guide w/ Comparison, Cost, & Features – Find the right satphone for you | |||||
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| Pricing | $1,399.99 | $1,190.00 | $799.99 | $925.00 | $875.99 |
| MPN (Manufacturer Part #) | CPKT1101 | BPKT0801 | 885562000343 | THYA-XT-PRO | AHKT1301 |
| Warranty | |||||
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| NorthernAxcess Shield Protection | $249.99(2 Yrs) | $249.99(2 Yrs) | None | None | $249.99(2 Yrs) |
| Network | |||||
| Satellite System | Iridium | Iridium | Inmarsat | Thuraya | Iridium |
| Coverage | Totally Global(Includes poles) | Totally Global(Includes poles) | Global(Does Not include Poles) | Regional Middle East/Africa/Asia/Australia |
Totally Global(Includes poles) |
| How Network Works | 66 Low Earth Orbit satellites-LEO (always moving) | 66 Low Earth Orbit satellites-LEO (always moving) | 4 Geostationary satellites (stays in 1 position along equator) |
2 Geostationary satellites (stays in a Regional position) |
66 Low Earth Orbit satellites-LEO (always moving) |
| Specifications | |||||
| Size |
5.5" x 2.36" x 1.06" 140 x 60 x 27mm
(w/ antenna stowed) |
5.63" x 2.17" x 1.18" 143 x 55 x 30mm
(w/ antenna stowed) |
6.65" x 2.95" x 1.14" 169 x 75 x 29mm
(w/ antenna stowed) |
128 x 53 x 27 mm (w/ antenna stowed) | 4.5" x 3.25"x 1.25" 114 x 83 x 32mm (w/ antenna stowed) |
| Weight | 8oz. (247g) (.55lbs) | 9oz. (266g) (.59lbs) | 11oz. (316g) (.70lbs) | 6oz. (212g) (.50lbs) | 10oz. (295g) (.65lbs) |
| Battery life | 4hrs talk / 30hrs standby | 3hrs talk /30hrs standby | 8hrs talk / 160hrs standby | 9hrs talk / 100hrs standby | 4hrs talk / 30hrs standby |
| Antenna design | Retractable Omni- directional | Retractable Omni- directional | Fold-out directional | Retractable Omni- directional | Retractable flat antenna |
| Durability | MIL-STD 810F | N/A | IK04 | IK05 | MIL-STD 810F |
| Ingress protection | IP65 | N/A | IP65 | IP55 | IP65 |
| Display | Monochrome | Monochrome | Color | Color-Outdoor-Gorilla glass | Monochrome |
| How it Works | |||||
| Incoming calls | Incoming call alert if antenna stowed or deployed | Incoming call alert if antenna stowed or deployed | Incoming call alert if antenna stowed or deployed | Incoming call alert if antenna stowed or deployed | Incoming call alert if antenna stowed or deployed |
| Mobility | Users can walk & talk freely (Use outside & w/ External Antenna) | Users can walk & talk freely (Use outside & w/ External Antenna) | Need line of sight to satellite (Use outside & w/ External Antenna) | Users can walk & talk w/ limited mobility in regional areas | Users can walk & talk freely (Use outside & w/ External Antenna) |
| Start-Up Time | Under 30 Seconds | Under 30 Seconds | Up to 45 Seconds | Up to 60 Seconds | Under 30 Seconds |
| Charging Method | Iridium Specific Jack | Iridium Specific Jack | Inmarsat Micro USB Charger | Thuraya Micro USB Charger | Iridium Micro USB Cord |
| Features | |||||
| Text /SMS | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| GPS | Onscreen location share via SMS Tracking via SBD Programmable SOS button | Tracking & GPS via SBD (Short Burst Data) Service plans | Onscreen location share via SMS Programmable SOS button | Onscreen location share via SMS Programmable SOS button | Onscreen location share via SMS Tracking via SBD Programmable SOS button |
| Emergency SOS | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Data Connection | |||||
| Data Connectivity | Yes - via USB, Sidekick , Optimizer , | Yes - via USB, Sidekick, Optimizer, | Yes - via USB, Sidekick, Optimizer | Yes - via USB | Yes - via Hotspot, IOS & Android Apps |
| Data Speed- (compressed & uncompressed) | 2.4 Kbps (uncompressed) 9.6 Kbps (compressed) | 2.4 Kbps (uncompressed) 9.6 Kbps (compressed) | 2.4 Kbps (uncompressed) 9.6 Kbps (compressed) | GmPRS up to 60/15 kbps (down/up) Circuit switched 9.6 kbps Data service | 2.4 Kbps (uncompressed) 9.6 Kbps (compressed) |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot (use over satellite network) | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Ports & User Interface | |||||
| Port Connectivity | Mini USB, Audio | Mini USB, Audio | Micro USB,Bluetooth | Micro USB, Audio | Micro USB |
| Smartphones Use- (IOS & Android Apps - Voice/Data/Email) | No | No | No | No | Yes |