The Best Satellite Phones
Whether you need reliable voice and text messaging, emergency support, or connectivity in remote mountainous areas, we have you covered — these are our picks for the best satellite phones. All of them provide voice calls and text messaging.
1. Iridium Extreme
Combining true global coverage and ease of use, the Iridium Extreme 9575 handset is our top recommendation.
- True global cover
- Very flexible option
- Great for emergency use
- Good for mountainous areas
- Rugged — IP65 and MIL-STD 810F
- Recommended option for the UK
2. Iridium 9555
Another option from Iridium’s global network — the 9555 offers the same coverage and similar ease of use, but without the ruggedised features of the Extreme.
- True global cover
- Very flexible option
- Great for emergency use
- Good for mountainous areas
- Recommended option for on land in the UK
3. IsatPhone 2
Third in our list — with global coverage excluding the polar regions, the IsatPhone 2 is a rugged and durable handset with cost-effective usage rates.
- Good network coverage
- Cost-effective near-global option
- Very rugged — IP65, IK04
4. Thuraya XT-LITE
Well suited to Northern Africa and the Middle East with Thuraya’s regional cover, the Thuraya XT-LITE offers a satellite phone at a cost-effective rate that is simple to use.
- Regional coverage
- Cost-effective option
- Good for Northern Africa and the Middle East