The best satellite phone for outback Australia and coastal travels.

History: Back to where we were a decade ago.

Since the loss of the Thuraya Service in Australia in April 2024, satellite phones are now a lot more expensive. 
Thuraya entered the Australian market in 2013. They offered phones at half the price of existing providers, such as Inmarsat and Iridium. Pivotel and Optus then offered access to the Thuraya network at a third of the regular provider's price at $15 per month. We felt this would never be sustainable. It lasted for over 10 years, and the service was excellent.
High bandwidth Satellite data services are now a fraction of the price thanks to StarLink, while the handheld voice market is now back to the prices of two decades ago.
Your basic costs in 2024 and the near future are roughly as follows.
Handsets: Iridium is just over $2,000, and Inmarsat is over $1,600.
Monthly call plans: Iridium is $75, and Inmarsat starts at $43.
Rather than buy, do you want to hire? Look at Australia's best satellite phone rental people, EPIRBhire.com.au for Iridium, click here, or Inmarsat, click here.

We have the proper selection of satellite phones for remote travel in Australia, offshore sailing, and ocean voyages. Our collection includes the top choices from the two networks that supply satellite phone reception in Australia. If you are unsure which phone will be the best option for your travels, call us and draw on our 24 years of experience. I promise you will not be disappointed. Are you looking for the best satellite phone for outback Australia? Rest assured, you won't need it if it's not on our list. The best satellite phone choices for Inmarsat or Iridium are listed below.

 

Our current Specials are:

Buy the Iridium 9555 for $1,080.
Buy the Inmarsat Isatphone2.1 for $1,150.

 

Choose from a variety of options:

Are you looking for the cheapest Satellite phone in Australia with an extended full warranty? Look at our ex-hire with an 18-month warranty.
Would you prefer a brand-new device sealed in its original packaging by the manufacturer or a thoughtfully enhanced package with selected extras?


How do I connect my Satellite phone?:

Your best choice for Satellite phone SIM cards.
We like the Pivotel local Australian mobile number SIM cards for Iridium or Inmarsat. The price is excellent; they are the best option. Your satellite phone number will be a standard Australian mobile number. This means anyone who calls the satphone will pay standard mobile phone rates. Click here for more info.

Confused? Call us for a chat, and we will walk you through it with no hard sell. 0488 011 203

    • Inmarsat Isatphone2 Front
      Inmarsat Isatphone2 Close Up

      $1,600.00

    • Iridium Go product shot
      Iridium Go and App

      $1,695.00