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Satellite Phones
Globalstar verses Iridium
Coverage:
The Iridium is a global phone, the Globalstar is not.
Handset Size:
Typically Globalstar phones are smaller and lighter than Iridium phones.
Call Sound Quality:
"Globalstar system had a far superior audio quality compared to the Iridium system." - Frost and Sullivan
Costs:
Typically Golbstar domestic costs per minute are considerably less expensive than Irridium, but stiff roaming charges apply in Europe, Australia and S. Africa.
Irridium has a flat cost per minute rate no matter where you dial.
Bottom Line - Dougs Opinion
For those epic adventures outside Canada, US, and Caribbean - Rent Iridium, because you get better global coverage without additional charges. Especially good option for taking along on a cruise.
For frequrent trips into remote regions within Canada, Continental US, and Caribbean - Buy Globalstar, because Better quality domestic service at lower rate.
Updated: 17 March 2006
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