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Iridium 9575 Extreme

The hardest always working satellite phone

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Satellite Phones for Emergency Services

Critical communications can never be in question. The contiguous US has at most 62% cell phone coverage. 

Iridium Extreme® combines market-leading toughness with an unmatched feature set including location awareness and a fully integrated SOS button with emergency response service — all in one compact handset.

Extreme Durability
One-Touch SOS
Diamond Treaded Tapered Grip
Location-Based Services
Dust Proof, Shock Resistant, and Jet-Water Resistant
Security
Emergency Ready

Global Coverage

Iridium provides coverage everywhere and delivers the only truly global option for calling anywhere on the planet.

Iridium PTT is built for security, with no-compromise AES-256 encryption standards to deliver instant, secure group communications.

Iridium PTT is built for security, with no-compromise AES-256 encryption standards to deliver instant, secure group communications.

Iridium delivers reliable, low-latency, weather-resilient L-band connectivity to enable rapid response times for all your mission-critical communications.

Satellite Phones for Emergency Services

SAFETY

GPS
Navigation
Personal tracking
Location sharing and check-in
Interval tracking
SOS alerting with 24/7 monitoring
Search & rescue connectivity
Weather forecasting & reporting

COMMUNICATIONS

Voice Calling
Walkie talkie style group communications
Smart Phone Connectivity
Social media
Two way SMS messaging
Photo sharing
Email & internet access
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Irdium Satellite Phones for Emergency Services

  • Dual-Mode Handset for Push-To-Talk and Telephony
  • PTT, Voice, Data, SMS, SOS, GPS, and Location-Based Services
  • Interoperable with other PTT and LMR Systems
  • MIL-STD 810F Military-Grade Durability & IP65 Ingress Protection (IP) Rating
  • Reinforced Push-To-Talk Button and Diamond-Treaded Tapered Grip

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Satellite Phones for Emergency Services

In emergency situations, first responders need to communicate quickly and effectively. Traditional communication methods, such as cell phones and landlines, can become compromised. Satellite phones use satellites to communicate instead of traditional land-based cell towers. This means that they can work in remote or disaster-stricken areas where cell service may not be available.

Why Do First Responders Need Satellite Phones?

First responders, such as police officers, firefighters, and paramedics, need to be able to communicate with each other and their command center in real-time during emergency situations. This can be difficult or impossible in areas where cell towers are down or overloaded. In these situations, satellite phones can be a lifesaver. They provide a reliable communication method that doesn’t rely on traditional land-based infrastructure. This means that all emergency services can stay connected, even in the most challenging circumstances.

Benefits of Satellite Phones for Emergency Services

Satellite phones offer several benefits, including:

  1. Reliable Communication: Satellite phones can be used in remote areas or disaster-stricken regions where traditional communication methods may be unavailable. They provide a reliable means of communication that can be used in any situation.
  2. Quick Response: During emergencies, every second counts. Satellite phones allow first responders to communicate quickly with each other and their command center, which can help them respond more efficiently to emergencies.
  3. Increased Safety: Satellite phones can help increase the safety of first responders. They provide a way for first responders to stay connected with each other and their command center, even in situations where traditional communication methods may not be available.
  4. Improved Coordination: When multiple first responders are involved in an emergency response effort, coordination is essential. Satellite phones can help improve coordination by allowing first responders to communicate with each other and their command center in real-time.
  5. Cost-Effective: Satellite phones can be a cost-effective solution for first responders. They’re often less expensive than traditional communication methods and can be used in a wide range of situations.

How Can Satellite Phones Be Used in Emergency Response Efforts?

Satellite phones can be used in several ways to improve emergency response efforts. Some examples include:

  1. Search and Rescue: When searching for a missing person or responding to a natural disaster, first responders need to be able to communicate with each other and their command center. Satellite phones can be used to keep everyone connected and informed, even in remote areas or disaster-stricken regions.
  2. Disaster Response: During a disaster, communication infrastructure may be damaged or overloaded. Satellite phones can be used as a backup communication method to ensure that first responders can communicate with each other and their command center.
  3. Remote Locations: In remote areas, traditional communication methods may not be available. Satellite phones can be used to provide a reliable means of communication for first responders.

Any call, anywhere.

Iridium 9575 Satellite Phone is the best handset produced for use with the Iridium Satellite network. Now, before I go on gushing about how it has inbuilt GPS and can transmit your location from anywhere in the world to anywhere in the world, or how you can make a call and send SMS in the backest of back country wilderness, let me remind that this is a satellite phone, so a few caveats apply:

1. You must have a clear view of the sky and have line of sight to the satellite. The phone may work ok in thin cover or out from a window, but performance will be inconsistent.
2. Iridium was designed in the late 1980s/early 1990s. Back then, a 28.8k modem was considered to be screaming fast. I am sure 2.4k data speeds from outer space sounded really cool back then, but today it is not really practical for anything other than short text messaging.
3. The equipment is designed for people who need remote communications. Period. There is no camera, no music player, no app store, nothing you would expect from a modern smartphone.

That said, the Iridium 9575 Satellite Phone is easy to use. Just power up, wait for a signal and make a call. From power on to calling takes about 30 seconds. SMS is a little more complex, but no more than on old style flip phones. Iridium’s SMS service is send and receive and the satellite network will queue incoming SMS until you are in range of a satellite. The voice quality is nothing to get excited about, but considering the fact that the signal is flying through space, the clipping/compression is tolerable. The 9575 has the best audio quality of any other previous Iridium equipment. And look at it this way, you can tell all your friends, “hey, I’m calling you from my satellite phone”. Sort of a way to relive the early days of cellular from the 80s.

Battery life is excellent. The phone can standby for a couple of days and give hours of active use. Spare batteries are easy to come by. Try to do this with an iPhone.

As far as phone build quality, I could hammer nails with mine. I probably won’t considering what I paid for it, but if you need something that can just be tossed in a backpack or worn on a toolbelt, this is the product for you.

As far as dust/water protection goes, the phone is excellent. It is “jet water resistant”, so if you’d like to take it to the airport and hold it in front of a 747 exhaust during a hurricane, the phone will survive. Good to know. Seriously, the phone is protected against rain/spray ingress. It is not waterproof, so if it goes in the water it’s finished, but for virtually any condition imaginable, this phone will be fine.

If you need a phone that can make a call from just about anywhere, this is your answer. Of all the handheld satphones, Iridium 9575 Satellite Phone has the best balance of coverage, features, and ergonomics. You really feel like the phone is ready for anything.

K. Gray
from Amazon review