Freespool
Veteran Member
Hello guys and girls,
I am looking to purchase a hand held satellite phone for my boat. The boat is in Fort Lauderdale and I will be driving it by Cuba, to the Mexican mainland and ultimately through the Panama Canal. I also will be taking it on a very remote trip to Alaska in a couple of weeks. I am zeroing in on the Iridium. My understanding it has better reception than the competitors.
I do not plan to use a ton of minutes. I plan to use it for emergencies and periodic check ins at home and work.
I am surprised by the cost of the minute plans. They are very expensive. Where have you found the best deals on phones and phone plans to be? Thanks in advance!
I am looking to purchase a hand held satellite phone for my boat. The boat is in Fort Lauderdale and I will be driving it by Cuba, to the Mexican mainland and ultimately through the Panama Canal. I also will be taking it on a very remote trip to Alaska in a couple of weeks. I am zeroing in on the Iridium. My understanding it has better reception than the competitors.
I do not plan to use a ton of minutes. I plan to use it for emergencies and periodic check ins at home and work.
I am surprised by the cost of the minute plans. They are very expensive. Where have you found the best deals on phones and phone plans to be? Thanks in advance!