Hello, your statement is incorrect. Iridium's satellite constellation consists of 66 active satellites, and twelve additional spares providing COMPLETE global coverage. There are currently only two countries that we are restricted from sending our signal into for licensing reasons: North Korea and north (civil war territories) Sri Lanka. Note: north Sri Lanka has been temporarily unblocked for tsunami victims and aid workers in that region.
For additional information please view - http://www.iridium.com/corp/iri_corp-understand.as p
As you may know, Iridium pagers are no longer in production. They were one-way (incoming only) pagers. Supply is extremely limited. Infosat may have a limited quantity left in stock - www.infosat.com. Additionally, WCC may have a limited quantity in stock - www.wcclp.com. You may contact either of these Iridium Service Partners directly for additional information including package pricing. No pager replacement is planned however, Iridium Satellite will continue to support new and existing paging subscribers.
Global voice, data and two-way SMS are features available via the 9505 and new 9505A portable handsets. The phones retail for approximately $1,500 USD through authorized Iridium Satellite Service Partners. A data kit including an adapter, phone stand and data software CD retails for approximately $200 USD. Cost per minute for both voice and data will be approximately $1.50 USD. You will have a choice of either post-paid or pre-paid service.
Please let Iridium Satellite know if this would be a viable alternative and if you have additional questons at sales@iridium.com.
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Hello, your statement is incorrect. Iridium's satellite constellation consists of 66 active satellites, and twelve additional spares providing COMPLETE global coverage. There are currently only two countries that we are restricted from sending our signal into for licensing reasons: North Korea and north (civil war territories) Sri Lanka. Note: north Sri Lanka has been temporarily unblocked for tsunami victims and aid workers in that region. For additional information please view - http://www.iridium.com/corp/iri_corp-understand.as p
As you may know, Iridium pagers are no longer in production. They were one-way (incoming only) pagers. Supply is extremely limited. Infosat may have a limited quantity left in stock - www.infosat.com. Additionally, WCC may have a limited quantity in stock - www.wcclp.com. You may contact either of these Iridium Service Partners directly for additional information including package pricing. No pager replacement is planned however, Iridium Satellite will continue to support new and existing paging subscribers. Global voice, data and two-way SMS are features available via the 9505 and new 9505A portable handsets. The phones retail for approximately $1,500 USD through authorized Iridium Satellite Service Partners. A data kit including an adapter, phone stand and data software CD retails for approximately $200 USD. Cost per minute for both voice and data will be approximately $1.50 USD. You will have a choice of either post-paid or pre-paid service. Please let Iridium Satellite know if this would be a viable alternative and if you have additional questons at sales@iridium.com.