Only a couple of decades ago we all accepted that phone service required a physical phone line and was therefore limited to places like home, office, and payphones.

Now with the explosive growth of cell phones, phone service is no longer restricted to wired locations. Still 85% of the planet isn't connected -- even with cell phone coverage -- because of the infrequent locations of their land-based transmitting towers.

Satellite phones provide the ultimate in global coverage. Satellite phones are bulkier than regular cell phones, however they provide great reception and operate anywhere in the world. A satellite phones only requirement is to be outside when placing a call since the satellite phone needs a line of sight to the satellites in space to operate. Basically, the satellite phone should not be used indoors.

Satellite Phones operate in all situations and are most valuable during natural disasters. Most mobile telephone networks operate close to capacity during normal times and large spikes in call volumes often overload the system when it's needed most. Not true with satellite phones. During tragic events including the attacks of 9/11, the 2003 Northeast blackouts, Hurricane Katrina, the 2007 Minnesota bridge collapse, and the 2010 Haiti Earthquake, satellite phones were ordered and delievered in record numbers because cell phone coverage was not available. Also, terresttrial cell antennas and networks can be damaged by natural disasters. Satellite Phones are critical and demand is high during natural disasters.

Satcom Direct has been the leading seller of satellite phones since 2002. This credit is due to the multitude of service options that fit our customer's voice needs, the superior customer service and 24/7 technical support offered, and the continual commitment to developing exclusive applications to fit our customer's growing needs and requirements.