| Handheld satellite phones are handheld | | | | Globalstar offer portable satellite phones at very |
| communications equipment. They are more | | | | affordable prices. These phones are getting better |
| convenient than other satellite phones, because | | | | and better every year. They have become |
| they work even while the person is on the move. | | | | smaller, lighter, and cheaper than their previous |
| With handheld satellite phones, the user need not | | | | models and are incorporated with additional |
| remain stationary and check for the satellite signal. | | | | features. The handheld phones are more |
| There are a lot of brands available in the market | | | | wear-resistant and hence are suitable for rugged |
| such as Motorola, Qualcomm, Thrane & | | | | outdoor conditions. You need not always purchase |
| Thrane, and Nera, which provide good quality | | | | a handset when you need one, as there are |
| handheld satellite phone systems. Handheld satellite | | | | handheld satellite phones available for rental on a |
| phones are easy to use like mobile phones and | | | | daily, weekly, or monthly basis. |
| have a lot of useful features. | | | | Satellite phones have various features like |
| For instance, Motorola 9505 weighs 14 ounces and | | | | illuminated graphic display, alpha and numeric |
| measures 6.25 x 2.5 x 2.4 inches. These phones | | | | memory storage, call barring and forwarding |
| have features like call waiting, voice mails, and | | | | options, signal strength meter, and many more. |
| memory storage. | | | | Hand held satellite phones provide upto 30 hours |
| There are phones that can also be used as | | | | of standby time and around 3.2 hours of talk time. |
| normal cell phones. These phones switch from | | | | Handheld phones also have accessories such as |
| satellite networks to cellular networks according | | | | headsets that make it hands-free. This feature is |
| to the network coverage available. | | | | most convenient for people who are constantly |
| There is a wide range of satellite products to | | | | on the move, and those who are wide users of |
| choose from. Global service providers Iridium, and | | | | satellite handheld phones. |