Sat 'phone rental.

[andy_s]

Any recommendations for a short term hire of Iridium/Thuraya satellite phone? (or alternatives).

[Engineer1]

A shade unfair the question was recommendations, so would really expect some additional advice or anecdotes as to who was best or who to avoid.

[pugwash4x4]

http://www.boab.biz/Pages/Sat%20Phone.htm

they do hire for 4x4 overlanding trips- so its basic but reliable. know of a couple of people who have used them with no problems.

[Morningside]

Cannot help. But is it true they only work outside? ie. they must have a direct view to a satellite.

[S6PNJ]

Andy, I've used all of these people in the past but am slightly out of date as to who is the best value for money - you'll need to do some calling I'm afraid.

Cellhire
Paradigm: suppliers to the troops for welfare calls
AST: I used their outlet called TMI 2000 (Southampton) - ask for Richard Harris.
Satcom Distribution: Ask for Graham Leitch
NSSL

[andy_s]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys, thanks Phil. I've found a company 'Mobell' who do a £5 per day hire plus calls. I'll give them a try as that was about the cheapest on the hire market and they sounded OK on the 'phone. I've got a few Thuraya carcasses and ideally just wanted a SIM, but they only have the Iridiot handsets so I'm goosed, still, it's just for 10 days so not too bad.

£1.85 per minute to landline and a £7.50 per minute to another sat-phone - guess what we're not getting for xmas...


morningside - yes, you need line of sight and need to be outside, at least, the aerial does - you can remote it from a 'base station' or car holder though.

Edited by andy_s on Tuesday 9th March 07:39