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The Extreme is Iridium's latest satellite phone model. It is the smallest, lightest Iridium phone offered and meets US DOD military standards for water, shock and dust resistance.
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CNET takes an early look at the Thuraya SatSleeve, an innovative device that turns your smartphone into a satellite phone.
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A real-world user shares their experience with the Iridium Go, highlighting the importance of buying from knowledgeable dealers and testing equipment in advance.
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A cruising couple's hands-on review of the Iridium GO! portable satellite Wi-Fi hotspot system aboard their 40ft catamaran.
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Inmarsat monitors a manufacturing defect in the IsatPhone 2 handsets - a hairline crack that appears in the hinge supporting the antenna.
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When better than nothing is very nearly priceless - Michael Brown reviews the battery-powered IsatHub that can connect you anywhere on Earth.
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A detailed technical teardown of the Globalstar GSP-1600 satellite phone by EEVBlog.
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Thuraya offers a penny-wise solution to communicate with the XT-Lite, proving mobile phones obsolete in extreme environments.
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MustHave Outdoors puts the Iridium GO satellite hotspot through its paces in their comprehensive review.
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Having a reliable communication device gives peace of mind in the great outdoors - a hands-on review of the new IsatPhone 2.
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CNET takes an early look at the Globalstar GSP-1700 satellite phone.
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A backcountry skiing blog compares the Iridium 9555, 9575 Extreme, and SPOT/Globalstar GSP-1700 satellite phones.
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Pocket-lint reviews the Thuraya SatSleeve satellite phone adaptor for iPhone - an interesting device that communicates via orbiting satellites.
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Independent study evaluating IsatPhone Pro against other leading satellite phones including Thuraya XT and Iridium 9555.
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