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Iridium Sat Phone minutes

Someone lent me a Sat phone - Iridium 9555. It has an old SIM card in it. I need it for a month and will talk at most 30 minutes. What is my cheapest option to get it working? Best I found was 75 minutes with activation fee total was $227! Works only a month then expires.

Amazon has the 75 minute /one month Iridium SIM cards for $144. Not sure I’ve ever seen a card with less minutes on it and not sure you’ll find a better price.

https://www.bluecosmo.com/iridium-global-prepaid-sim-cards.html

Thanks! Sat phone rental minutes are a lot cheaper, it is pretty much the same price as renting a phone. Ironically I need it for 5 weeks, could I chance not testing it and head into the field with it and "start" the 30 days in the field???? Seems risky. I do not want to shoot my caribou on day 2 and wait a week for my pilot!

quite the revival

Lat 2 times I rented a iridium we went to the co backcountry and I was never able to connect a single call. The Satellite Phone Store where i rented would not reimburse any of my minutes. Would definitely not recommend the Satellite Phone Store.

If you’re dealing with Iridium sat phone minutes, it can get tricky to figure out how to manage them effectively. From my experience, it’s super handy to keep track of your minutes closely and consider buying in bulk if you’re using a lot. It can be way cheaper that way. Also, don't forget to check out options for free sms number; sometimes, those can be a lifesaver for keeping in touch without burning through your minutes. Trust me, it makes life a whole lot easier. I hope this helps you out! If you have any more questions or need more tips, feel free to ask.

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