I want to use mine already. By the way, the flap that covers the charge port, you can put two corners of it on the little posts on the bottom of the phone to make sure you don't accidentally pinch it when installing the charger
Its pretty amazing device, however i feel they could have made the water proofing/ charger situation better. Sony's famous Xperia line ( z, z1, z2,z3 etc) all have done it without adding anything to the phone. With a simple built in rubberized hatch protecting the charger.
@@Ladyfirebird84 yeah I'm either going to sell mine or get rid of the service I've had this phone over a year and have never used it got a zillion minutes accumulated can't get a signal 75% of the time where I live.They had the Iridium when I got my Inmarsat but I got mine thru Blazing press and didn't even know there was another choice although Blazing Press had them.
@@Ladyfirebird84 I have 2 numbers a US and an international number but the charges for using the international number are prohibitive.I don't mind paying for what I get but I want it to work like it's presented to me.I have 3 cell phone thru Metro PCS and a tablet for me personally for different reasons.One line they give me for free because I've been with them for 20 years +..I wish they would go into satellite phones.The only reason I have one is in case the grid goes down but I was thinking the other day all my family has passed in the last 4 years unexpectedly except mypther and she doesn't even like cell phones so who would I call if the grid goes down.Paying $ 118 per month for it to be in my backpack in an EMP case I forget most times I even have it.If they would exchange it for one I could use daily I would keep it anyway but it's almost impossible to get a signal where I live in Louisiana .I know 2 people who have Iridium or the new live alone who the heck an one that uses your cell phone I think is how it works.I might check to see if they will exchange it for one of those and still try to keep it.Again I live alone so who you gonna call.....Ghostbusters hahaha.
Why are satellite phone manufacturers still building phones that look like 1998 phones? How are they not using a more universal charge chord like the USB-c? Even down to the pleather case. Are they anticipating Androids and iPhones to eventually utilize satellite signal so they're less motivated to create something that looks cutting edge?
This thing is as best as being as simple as that, that thing should make calls and have a long lasting battery, no touchscreen or expensive design whatsoever.
@@maxdippininmylolo6421Here's what I see being a better sat phone; 1) Touch screen so you can actually see where you are on an app like Google Maps. The infrastructure is already there with low-orbit satellites, so data reception should be possible. 2) A foldable or rollable solar panel to recharge as needed. Have a low-battery consumption mode to ensure a better recharge. I get why Sat phones looked like bricks 20 years ago or even 10 years ago. But nowadays, there's really no purpose for them to look like this anymore.
@@MrCucamonga1 Don't forget, satellite phones are also meant to be usable in emergency situations that an ordinary phone cannot reach. Broken leg at Zion National Park? Car broken down in the Scottish Highlands? You'll want a phone with a long battery life that works in remote locations and which doesn't have *unnecessary drainage* on the battery life like the vast majority of smartphone apps. Iridium do make the "Iridium GO!" device, which you can connect to a pre-existing smartphone via Wi-Fi to make it satellite-capable. It might be more up your alley.
Because people who buy sat phones are wanting something which actually works, NOT toys. My Inmarsat2 phone uses a standard micro USB charger, has a color screen (why, I don't know - a simple B&W backlit LCD screen would work fine). USB-C requires additional circuitry, this more things to go wrong.
If there is no signal at all or you do not have a direct unobstructed line to a satellite you put the phone in "telepathic transmission mode" and you simple think your communication/call/text
Well no… if you have no Signal from the satellite it will not work. Reasons could be that: the satellites fell out of orbit and crashed to earth You are inside a bunker No battery… (phone) The phone is upside down and The Antenna is sticking in the sand
There are times the calls are a little bit chappy but if you're out in the wilderness or doing some humanitarian mission in a remote area this is handy.
Your question makes no sense. especially since they covered the phone... Frequency distance? it's a satellite phone.. it talks to SATELLITES.... orbiting the EARTH in our atmosphere....... there is no "frequency distance" the only requirement is a direct view of the sky to communicate with orbiting satellites. Elaborate on your question and I will try to answer for you.
I like the phone, but Iridium is just too damn expensive. And it’s a US based company, so it will not work in any country sanctioned by the US. Iran, Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Russia, N Korea…
Unless you are working for State, the SEALS or are a Delta Operator - where presumably you would be using a different class of COMMS - why would you care?
Let me guess, you want a giant, easy to break touch screen. Why? It's a phone, not a smartphone with fast data. It works anywhere on the face of the Earth with a view of the sky. That's it's whole deal - no games, no browser, no iTunes, nothing like that.
@@alexanderpappas68 Sure thing. Questions: Seeing as this phone is Mil-Spec 810G for shock and drop resistance and IP65 water resistance, why would you call the quality "cheap"? Seeing as the laws of physics directly dictate the size and configuration of the battery and, particularly, the antenna, in what way is it "oversized"? What would you make smaller that wouldn't impact it's performance and please, show your work.
@@bowlsallbroken Again, those weren't questions as you forced your wanted version of answers to support your narritave rather than gain useful information. Therefore, since you already know everything, albeit understand non of what apply usefully toward the goal of an updated phone using modern materials and technology. Let's just say, "have a nice day". :-)
@@alexanderpappas68 A little context scared you off, huh? I suspect you want a magical thing that can't be made to work with a, you know, (except you don't) existing satellite constellation with L-Band transceivers. You called it cheap, too, but won't defend your statement (also known as a narrative) when confronted with facts. There were two questions, you refused to answer them. Back to your hole!
just ordered mine, I've had the 9555 iridium but always wanted the gps feature and rugged style. So can't wait to get it
I want to use mine already. By the way, the flap that covers the charge port, you can put two corners of it on the little posts on the bottom of the phone to make sure you don't accidentally pinch it when installing the charger
Its pretty amazing device, however i feel they could have made the water proofing/ charger situation better.
Sony's famous Xperia line ( z, z1, z2,z3 etc) all have done it without adding anything to the phone. With a simple built in rubberized hatch protecting the charger.
all modern cell phones are water resistant without any covers at all.
Nice review! Reminds me about my first cellphone - a Nokia 5110! :D
So when you answers you incoming call you didn’t tip the anntenna to the “right”…. Do you need to to answer calls or just make them?
@6:17 you did not change the direction top phone antenna and you're talking without doing that why???
How much does it cost monthly?
6:21 is it a new model of iridium phone? I cannot find it on their website. thanks.
Does a sat phone have the capability to access the internet via blue tooth connection from a tablet to the sat phone?
reminds me of a Nokia, just missing snake
No snake? What a world we live in!!!!!!!!
Is there a monthly charge?
the voice quality on iridium could be better. How is the quality/latency on inmarsat? maybe you can film a comparison :)
I have inmarsat. The voice quality is good, except that finding service and staying connected are difficult at best. I'm selling mine.
@@Ladyfirebird84 yeah I'm either going to sell mine or get rid of the service I've had this phone over a year and have never used it got a zillion minutes accumulated can't get a signal 75% of the time where I live.They had the Iridium when I got my Inmarsat but I got mine thru Blazing press and didn't even know there was another choice although Blazing Press had them.
@@nealperry5258 I tried getting a US number and the service got worse.
@@Ladyfirebird84 I have 2 numbers a US and an international number but the charges for using the international number are prohibitive.I don't mind paying for what I get but I want it to work like it's presented to me.I have 3 cell phone thru Metro PCS and a tablet for me personally for different reasons.One line they give me for free because I've been with them for 20 years +..I wish they would go into satellite phones.The only reason I have one is in case the grid goes down but I was thinking the other day all my family has passed in the last 4 years unexpectedly except mypther and she doesn't even like cell phones so who would I call if the grid goes down.Paying $ 118 per month for it to be in my backpack in an EMP case I forget most times I even have it.If they would exchange it for one I could use daily I would keep it anyway but it's almost impossible to get a signal where I live in Louisiana .I know 2 people who have Iridium or the new live alone who the heck an
one that uses your cell phone I think is how it works.I might check to see if they will exchange it for one of those and still try to keep it.Again I live alone so who you gonna call.....Ghostbusters hahaha.
@@Ladyfirebird84 are you in the UK or in Europe? Wouldn't they charge you a fortune to use toll calls?Just curious.
Why are satellite phone manufacturers still building phones that look like 1998 phones? How are they not using a more universal charge chord like the USB-c? Even down to the pleather case. Are they anticipating Androids and iPhones to eventually utilize satellite signal so they're less motivated to create something that looks cutting edge?
This thing is as best as being as simple as that, that thing should make calls and have a long lasting battery, no touchscreen or expensive design whatsoever.
@@maxdippininmylolo6421Here's what I see being a better sat phone;
1) Touch screen so you can actually see where you are on an app like Google Maps. The infrastructure is already there with low-orbit satellites, so data reception should be possible.
2) A foldable or rollable solar panel to recharge as needed. Have a low-battery consumption mode to ensure a better recharge.
I get why Sat phones looked like bricks 20 years ago or even 10 years ago. But nowadays, there's really no purpose for them to look like this anymore.
@@MrCucamonga1 Don't forget, satellite phones are also meant to be usable in emergency situations that an ordinary phone cannot reach. Broken leg at Zion National Park? Car broken down in the Scottish Highlands? You'll want a phone with a long battery life that works in remote locations and which doesn't have *unnecessary drainage* on the battery life like the vast majority of smartphone apps.
Iridium do make the "Iridium GO!" device, which you can connect to a pre-existing smartphone via Wi-Fi to make it satellite-capable. It might be more up your alley.
I wish regular cell phone manufacturers still made some like this! I miss the basic phone
Because people who buy sat phones are wanting something which actually works, NOT toys. My Inmarsat2 phone uses a standard micro USB charger, has a color screen (why, I don't know - a simple B&W backlit LCD screen would work fine). USB-C requires additional circuitry, this more things to go wrong.
Are you linked to Tesla star link?
So, this phone works even if there is no signal???
It won't work at Bikini Bottom you'll have to ask Mr.Crabs for change to use the payphone at the Krusty Krab
If there is no signal at all or you do not have a direct unobstructed line to a satellite you put the phone in "telepathic transmission mode" and you simple think your communication/call/text
@@matthewmarcelle5592 underrated comment, deserves more updoots
Well no… if you have no Signal from the satellite it will not work.
Reasons could be that:
the satellites fell out of orbit and crashed to earth
You are inside a bunker
No battery… (phone)
The phone is upside down and The Antenna is sticking in the sand
can you get weather report with this phone?
Mini usb is very old tech, that was dunny comparing it to modern phone charging
So do you need a cellular company phone plan???
How much ?..
Do you need a cellphone company like Verizon or t mobile or sim card
Will it work for 911 Without using any minutes.
What if i run out of credits, what website to go to load credits?
This is working for India..?
What are the costs of plans for it ?
Last I heard 20.00 a minute ....
Can I use from Finland to Ecuador??
Yes it works anywhere in world . North Pole to South Pole
I like it. How much for the phone? How much do calls cost? How much per month, or year?
Around 2k for the device. And the basic monthly payment is around 50$
Using ptt is it free or there is payment per minute?
.. Per min ..
I’m fed up of iPhone crap call quality
Would this be better?
There are times the calls are a little bit chappy but if you're out in the wilderness or doing some humanitarian mission in a remote area this is handy.
Is it possible to make phonecalls during a trans-atlantic flight ?
If you have a window seat, yes. But I can recommend sending SMS if you don't want to wake up the full plane ;)
I send msg on my inreach mini on each flight I’m on . I always get window 🪟 seat
PTT?
Yes they have the same version with PTT on their site
How much very nice it is this i call every well i am travel
Can I install T-Mobile's SIM card in to get better reception from this phone?
You're buying a satellite phones for area's with no cellphone service. Why would you try t-mobile? 😂🤣😅
😂😂😂😂
can it make and receive calls in a total or partial grid down situation
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Yes I believe so if it has a charge, it’s using satellites to make/ receive calls & texts rather than cell towers
That's a nice phone I would like a mobile phone like that.
Charging bracelet on my isat 2.1 broke. I now have a $800 brick
"Different countries such as Europe" ah yes, my favourite country, Europe
EUROPE IS NOT A COUNTRY ITS A CONTINENT ITALY IS A COUNTRY IN EUROPE...
Mini usb to charge in 2022 should be absolutely illegal. How in the world is it not USB C!!!
Anywhere out in the STICKS……EMERGENCY EMERGENCY EMERGENCY.
What is the frequency distance, 40 - 60 miles & so on?
Your question makes no sense. especially since they covered the phone... Frequency distance? it's a satellite phone.. it talks to SATELLITES.... orbiting the EARTH in our atmosphere....... there is no "frequency distance" the only requirement is a direct view of the sky to communicate with orbiting satellites. Elaborate on your question and I will try to answer for you.
we had these in Iraq 20 years ago
ordered
I like the phone, but Iridium is just too damn expensive.
And it’s a US based company, so it will not work in any country sanctioned by the US.
Iran, Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Russia, N Korea…
Unless you are working for State, the SEALS or are a Delta Operator - where presumably you would be using a different class of COMMS - why would you care?
I'm in line next......
Take the money..haaaaa
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So basically a Nokia 5110 on satellite network lol…
Since congress just a bunch, I figure they know something I don't.
Looks like a jitterbug on steroids
This video is misleading! WHY is it "one of the best"??? WTH?
Because he is a gigolo that is why
It is rubbish!! The 9555 is the best on the market now. The antenne tip is such a weak point nobody is talking about. Had it and returned to the 9555.
Looks like a cheap gen 2 cell phone. When will a company offer a modern satillite phone? That's way oversized and ridiculously cheap quality.
Let me guess, you want a giant, easy to break touch screen. Why? It's a phone, not a smartphone with fast data. It works anywhere on the face of the Earth with a view of the sky. That's it's whole deal - no games, no browser, no iTunes, nothing like that.
@@bowlsallbroken Now that would be stupid. Just like this comment. Try asking a question next time.
@@alexanderpappas68 Sure thing. Questions:
Seeing as this phone is Mil-Spec 810G for shock and drop resistance and IP65 water resistance, why would you call the quality "cheap"?
Seeing as the laws of physics directly dictate the size and configuration of the battery and, particularly, the antenna, in what way is it "oversized"? What would you make smaller that wouldn't impact it's performance and please, show your work.
@@bowlsallbroken Again, those weren't questions as you forced your wanted version of answers to support your narritave rather than gain useful information. Therefore, since you already know everything, albeit understand non of what apply usefully toward the goal of an updated phone using modern materials and technology. Let's just say, "have a nice day". :-)
@@alexanderpappas68 A little context scared you off, huh? I suspect you want a magical thing that can't be made to work with a, you know, (except you don't) existing satellite constellation with L-Band transceivers.
You called it cheap, too, but won't defend your statement (also known as a narrative) when confronted with facts. There were two questions, you refused to answer them. Back to your hole!
Why on earth would you make it so you need another accessory that it needs to charge 🥸