Is an Iridium 9575 Satellite Phone Worth It Camping Greenland? (4k UHD)

[@crazycruzkayakfishing8964]

Do the minutes you purchase expire? That part upon “before” purchase was confusing me?

[@ALinsdau]

Yes, the minutes expire. :(

[@Jay-fe1xq]

Hi. Is there a satellite texting device like the spot or Garmin extreme that has a dedicated text to number permanent on the device?

[@ALinsdau]

Here's a video on this: th-cam.com/video/MKjkr8HPhf0/w-d-xo.html

[@aadilfarried3831]

Hey, I was under the impression that iridium to iridium phone calls were free? Is that not the case right now? 🤔

[@ALinsdau]

Not sure on the current rules.

[@firas-a-ali]

Hi my friend I need your help , I have such a device but in Chinese I want to convert it to English but I don't know how ! I hope you can help me

[@ALinsdau]

There is a menu setting to change the language on the phone. That might be a little challenging to find in the Chinese section.

[@Bergur.Palsson]

Very goodcoverage of how to use the iridium phone. G inreach does not provide same functuonality, but could inreach be used? Or do you see inreach as a backup, to the iridium phone?

[@RickInAlaska]

I have used the InReach Mini on several arctic treks. The Mini is lightweight, rugged, and has excellent battery life if you're careful with the settings. It uses the same satellites as the Iridium phone. You can communicate with anyone who can receive SMS text messages or emails. And it's much, MUCH cheaper to buy and use than the phone. The only thing it can't do is voice calls, if you really must have that.

[@ALinsdau]

Inreach can be used as long as there's no voice requirement. Always carry backup.

[@PavelVoronov-k3u]

Exactly. I have Inreach and Iridium Go. Split.

[@kkgtp]

1:50 with cost about 6,1585 euros per minute I think is impossible to call you for fun.

[@ALinsdau]

It is a bit expensive.

[@limbandtreeremoval]

Or ordering a pizza on the go😢

[@PavelVoronov-k3u]

Iridium Go you can place on top of the tree... 😅

[@ALinsdau]

Great idea!