What kind of handheld satellite phones are available?

Handheld satellite phones are offered by several providers. Currently the main satellite phone networks offering handhelds are Iridium, Thuraya, Inmarsat, Terrestar and Globalstar.

Read more about each of the following satellite phones:

• Iridium 9555
• Iridium 9505a
• Thuraya XT
• Thuraya SO-2510
• Thuraya SG-2520
• Inmarsat IsatPhone Pro
• Globalstar GSP-1700
• Globalstar GSP-1600
• Iridium Kyocera SS-66K
• Globalstar Telit SAT 550
• Thuraya Hughes 7101
• Thuraya Hughes 7100
• Thuraya Ascom 21

You’ll find in depth reviews of sat phone equipment and providers on the Satellite Phone FAQ website. Find out more about various satellite phone networks:

• Iridium
• Inmarsat
• Thuraya
• Globalstar

Find out about the best places to buy or rent sat phones.

Other Frequently Asked Questions

• Which Iridium satellite phone should I choose?
• What are satellite phones for?
• Will the old Globalstar handhelds work with the new Globalstar satellite network?
• What is a dual mode satellite phone?
• Do satellite phones have global coverage?

Browse through a complete list of questions on the FAQ page.