Satellite Phone Buying Guide

MailASail’s guide to choosing the right satellite phone system…

We have over 15 years experience in providing impartial solutions for satellite and other communication and we work tirelessly to keep ahead of technical developments to ensure you always get access to the latest opportunities to stay in touch and stay safe.

Technology and innovation are at the heart of our product development, aiming to provide you with cost efficient and affordable answers.

Networks Available:

These are the main satellite networks available. Find out more about each one below.

Which Satellite Phone?

We usually advise based on the customers anticipated usage, so please choose from the options below, and see what we recommend…

What do you want to be able to do with the satellite phone?

Emergency Calls Only Calls and Email OnlyCalls, Email and InternetRun Your Office

Emergency Calls Only

What does this mean?

Access to satellite telephone calls onlySingle userNoemail accessNoweather forecasts/GRIB filesNoweb browsingNovideo streaming

Best Satellite Phone For…

Calls & Email

What does this mean?

Access to satellite telephone callsSend and receive 10-20 emails per weekAccess to weather forecasts/GRIB filesSingle userNoweb browsingNovideo streaming

Best Satellite Phone For…

Calls, Email & Internet

What does this mean?

Access to satellite telephone callsSend & receive 100+ emails per weekAccess to weather forecasts/GRIB filesSimultaneous Internet access for light web browsingPossible video streamingSingle/multiple user

Best Satellite Phone For…

Run Your Office

What does this mean?

Access to satellite telephone callsSend & receive 100+ emails per weekAccess to weather forecasts/GRIB filesSimultaneous Internet access for heavier web browsingVideo streaming for conference calls or downloadingMultiple users

Best Satellite Phone For…

Still unsure?

Drop us an email (info@mailasail.com) and tell us a little about your requirements including:

  • Where you expect to sail
  • How important is internet access
  • How long you expect to be travelling

…and we will be happy to give you more specific advice, and a quote for ALL the equipment you will need.

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