Satellite Phones With The Best Battery Life
The handheld satellite phones here are ranked by talk time — whether you are in the desert or on the ocean, see which options last the longest. All of them provide voice calls and text messaging.
1. IsatPhone 2
With 8 hours of talk time and 45 hours of standby, the IsatPhone 2 from Inmarsat offers the longest battery life of the handsets listed here.
- Good network coverage
- Cost-effective near-global option
- Very rugged — IP65, IK04
2. Thuraya XT-LITE
This lightweight but long-lasting option from Thuraya gives 6 hours of talk time and 80 hours of standby, whilst also being one of the most cost-effective options.
- Regional coverage
- Cost-effective option
- Good for Northern Africa and the Middle East
3. Iridium Extreme
Iridium’s flagship handset is ranked equal with the 9555 at 4 hours of talk time and 30 hours of standby — and if you need more, high-capacity batteries are available offering almost double the battery life.
- 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
4. Iridium 9555
The more cost-effective Iridium handset, the 9555 has the same 4 hours of talk time and 30 hours of standby, and also offers a high-capacity battery if you need more.
- True global cover
- Very flexible option
- Great for emergency use
- Good for mountainous areas
- Recommended option for on land in the UK