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The concept of a mobile phone is now pretty standard fare in everyday life. It is now more unusual for someone to not have a form of mobile communication than for him or her to have one. Most mobile phones are cellular in nature, but in places where the cellular network is weak or non-existent, it is common for people to use satellite phones. While large and often unwieldy, satellite phones are the best option for people who are on ships, in very remote areas, or who need emergency communications. Satellite phones are now commonly used by reporters who are in disaster areas or war zones, as well as by soldiers, sailors and emergency workers. While expensive, satellite phones can complete calls almost anywhere in the world, and are rapidly becoming popular for those working in areas where cellular service is light to non-existent.
Originally, satellite phones were very large, or at least had a very large antenna attached to them. While this is still often the case, advances in technology have now brought satellite phones down to a more hand-sized variant, although it still tends to be large and have an external antenna. It is hoped that in the next few years, satellite phones that are indistinguishable from current mobile phones will be developed, although the fact that they need to communicate with distant satellites still means that they will have significant power demands. Currently there are many plans for developing a phone which can switch from the cellular network to the satellite network and back, depending on which is more available, however any product currently on the market which purports to do as much is fraudulent.
Satellite phones are much more expensive than mobile phones, and have very expensive connection costs. They are not infinitely reliable or connectable since they must have a direct line to an overhead satellite in order to function. However, they are an excellent alternative for when cellular networks have been destroyed by a disaster or have yet to be established, making them very popular among emergency response teams. Persons who believe they might want to purchase a satellite phone should see which companies offer which sorts of phones and with what service packages, since different companies have different rates for different areas.
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Does skype offer a good quality satellite phone?
Skype phones are not satellite phones. They are phones which connect to Wi-Fi and then run the Skype program to communicate with other phones. You can use them to call satellite phones, but they do not offer satellite phones.
Where can someone buy sat phones?
Satellite phones can be easily found online. Sat Phone Store, Global Store, Sat Phone, and Iridium are all great online sources for satellite phones.
What exactly are satellite phones?
Satellite phones are powerful portable phones which communicate directly with a satellite, eliminating the need for a cell tower. Satellite phones are extremely useful in areas that are desolate, like the desert or at sea where phone signals from towers will not reach.
What is the reception like with satellite phones?
sattelite phones
Do satellite phones still work in stormy weather?
Satellite phones definitely work in stormy weather. People have this perception that they dont but that is a myth. Weather does not affect satellite phones. Some people would think they do because of satellite cable but please understand that satellite phones are different from cable and they still work in stormy weather.
What is a satellite VPID?
A satellite needed for cell phones to work
Are all mobile phones satellite phones?
No, most phones use signals from towers and a "switch" that turns it into a landline call. If you aren't close enough to a tower you won't have a signal to use it.
What is a good satellite phone?
Iridium satellite phones are the best. They are better quality than all the rest and have a 3 year warranty so in the chance it does break you can get a full refund. They have good signal and overall are well made phones.
What is the distances of the telephone?
Worldwide with satellite phones.
How do satellite phones work?
Satellite phones work by connecting directly to a communications satellite in orbit, which then routes the call to a standard phone network. Because the satellites are in orbit the phone can work anywhere on earth.
What are the advantages of using a satellite phone?
Using a satellite phone has many advantages over cell phones. Cell phones require the use of a cell tower which are not available in remote areas. Satellite phones use satellites which are always available as long as you can see the sky.
How do satellite phones operate?
Satellite phones or Satphones mainly operate by connecting to satellites in orbit that can range from a certain region to the entire earth. Satellite phones will use an average of 3 satellites to triangulate ones location to then transfer voice, text messages, and internet services.
