Satellite phones
A satellite phone is a type of mobile phone that connects to orbiting satellites instead of the terrestrial cell site.
They provide voice, limited data and short messaging service (SMS) and cover the entire Earth using the Iridium Satellite Constellation.
Borrowing a satellite phone
We can arrange the temporary loan of an Iridium Satellite phone through Vodafone Corporate (using Adam Phones). Phones are supplied with a carry case, car and mains charger and instructions.
To request a loan satellite phone, email unifiedcommunications@york.ac.uk with the following information:
- the area it is required to work in
- length of loan
- name and department of user
- a work order for the costs to be charged to.
Loan satellite phones can normally be provided within seven working days of receipt of order.
Loan prices
Prices are excluding VAT. Final prices will be confirmed on request:
- Delivery and collection: £9.10 each way
- Rental: £4 per day up to 6 days; then £3.50 per day up to 29 days; then £2.85 per day beyond 30 days
The hire does not cover loss or damage insurance for the phone, which has a value of £1,100 excluding VAT. Please ensure you discuss insurance with the University insurance representative.
Call costs
Prices are excluding VAT.
- Calls to PSTN/Cellular/Voicemail: $1.25
- Calls to Iridium/CSD: $1.25
- Calls to other MSS: $15.5
- Iridium Two stage dialling: $1.80
- SMS: $0.50