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GadgetKen · 14-01-2008, 02:50

Another alternative would be to rent a satphone (Iridium, Globalstar, Thuraya, or Inmarsat). Particually useful for cruise ships that don't have cellular at sea uplink service yet. Have loaned my father my Iridium handset occassionally for shipboard use. Cost per minute usually $1.50 or less per minute including international long distance. If renting a satphone, most vendors include express shipping in both directions.

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GadgetKen (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Expert Posts: 342 Join Date: 14 Dec 2004 Location: Connecticut, USA Country:	14-01-2008, 02:50 Another alternative would be to rent a satphone (Iridium, Globalstar, Thuraya, or Inmarsat). Particually useful for cruise ships that don't have cellular at sea uplink service yet. Have loaned my father my Iridium handset occassionally for shipboard use. Cost per minute usually $1.50 or less per minute including international long distance. If renting a satphone, most vendors include express shipping in both directions.