Do satellite phones have GPS?

For this reason, we have satellite phones that work anywhere, even in the most remote areas of the world. They offer reliable Voice, Text, GPS, and SOS and do an excellent job keeping you connected anywhere at sea, on expeditions, long hikes, remote job sites, mountains, deserts and even during a natural disaster.

Can satellite phones send text messages?

Yes you can. Text messages can be sent to and from other satellite phones, as well as to and from cellular phones. Please note cellphone users should check with their carrier to make sure they are approved for texting satellite numbers.

Can you use a satellite phone in the middle of the ocean?

Do satellite phones work in the ocean? Yes, both Inmarsat and Iridium satellite phones offer excellent coverage in the ocean.

Do satellite phone minutes expire?

Prepaid satellite phone airtime expires within 1-24 months. Airtime is paid for in advance, a good option for those on a fixed budget. Most cards can be refilled online, when you need more airtime. Some satellite phone prepaid cards offer the option to extend the expiry date for a fee.

Can sat phones be jammed?

Of course they can be. They are simply radios that can contact a satellite network and any radio signal can be jammed. The major problem with jamming sat phones is detecting their use and then jamming their frequency.

Is satellite jamming technology commercially available?

Jamming technology tends to be commercially available and relatively inexpensive. Satellite jamming systems are easy for states and non-state actors to develop given the relative low cost of their procurement and operation.

Is there a need for a satellite phone?

Obviously, no one is going to see a need for a product they don’t know about, or worse: have wrong impressions about. There are a few persistent myths that usually form the backbone of the popular misinformation about satellite phones.

What is a sat phone and how do they work?

They are simply radios that can contact a satellite network and any radio signal can be jammed. The major problem with jamming sat phones is detecting their use and then jamming their frequency. If the user is shrewd, they’ll only use the phone briefly or they will be on the move while using it thus preventing most jamming techniques from working.