The Fortis Mobile Phone does not appear to be a satellite phone. Further, Fortis is not listed as a manufacturer of satellite phones. If you are looking to purchase a satellite phone, you may want to look for a phone by Iridium.

A satellite phone could (and can still) give you mobile phone reception ANYWHERE in the world.

A satellite phone provides better services and a higher coverage area. A satellite phone can offer coverage that includes the entire earth.

According to multiple websites of information on satellite phone system, satellite phone systems were invented in the year of 1979. Satellite phone systems make it possible for people to use their cellphones and communicate to each other.

There are several places where one can purchase a satellite cell phone from. These places include online shops such as Satellite Phone Store, Mobal, and Telstra.