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BlueCosmo Inmarsat IsatPhone 2.1 Satellite Phone Kit & 100 Unit Prepaid SIM (90 Days) - Global Coverage - Voice, SMS, GPS Tracking, Emergency SOS
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Brand | BlueCosmo |
Model Name | Inmarsat IsatPhone 2.1 |
Wireless Carrier | Unlocked for All Carriers |
Memory Storage Capacity | 16 GB |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Color | 3: 100 Unit SIM (90 Day) |
Screen Size | 2.1 Inches |
Wireless network technology | GSM |
SIM card slot count | Single SIM |
Item Weight | 318 Grams |
About this item
- 66 GLOBAL TALK MINUTES INCLUDED FROM BLUECOSMO: Get 100 pre-paid units, valid for 90 days. No hidden fees. No activation charges. And it’s simple to add minutes: just go to the BlueCosmo website and purchase additional PrePaid units whenever you need them, from anywhere. Unit values: 1.5 units per voice minute globally, 0.6 units per outgoing SMS (free incoming). Activate within 1 year of purchase.
- GLOBAL COVERAGE: NO ROAMING CHARGES – make and receive voice calls, SMS, track your position with GPS from anywhere on the globe – never pay roaming charges. Your coverage area is EARTH (except the extreme north and south polar regions).
- EVERYTHING YOU NEED WITH 18 MONTH WARRANTY: Inmarsat IsatPhone 2.1 satellite phone handset, Lithium-ion battery, International AC wall charger with international plugs, Automobile DC charger, Holster with belt clip, Hands free earpiece, Lanyard, USB cable, USB thumb drive with documentation, Quick start guide, SIM card & 18 MONTH WARRANTY exclusively from BlueCosmo Satellite Communications.
- RESISTS WATER AND DUST: SHOCK RESISTANT: TOUGH AND RELIABLE: IK04 shock resistance rating and an ingress rating of IP65: the IsatPhone2 can withstand dirt, dust and jets of water from every direction. It has a humidity tolerance of 0 to 95%, and an operational temperature range of -20°C to +55°C (-4°F to +131°F). An innovative transflective display technology provides enhanced daytime visibility. Longest lasting batteries of any satellite phone with 8 hours talk time and 160 hours standby.
- WORLD CLASS SUPPORT AND SERVICE: When you purchase your IsatPhone 2 satellite phone from BlueCosmo, you get a team of professionals who have been deploying satellite communications around the world for the most demanding customers since 2003. Our IsatPhone service options can fit any budget and we can get you up and running for all your critical satcom needs. Anytime. Anywhere.
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Product Description
Whether for emergency back up or ongoing communication in remote regions of the world, BlueCosmo's mission is to make it easy and affordable and ensure our customers get the most out of their satellite devices and airtime service. We offer the best products such as the IsatPhone 2 satellite phone. Enjoy a combination of value, flexibility and convenient online tools to manage your airtime usage that simply isn’t offered by other providers.
Complete Online Account Management, A BlueCosmo exclusive:
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Activate your SIM Online, 24/7The SIM will be shipped with your device. With your own online BlueCosmo account, you can activate your SIM anytime you want. |
Refill & Extend Airtime Online, 24/7BlueCosmo's easy-to-use online account portal allows you to refill and extend your prepaid airtime on most options, anytime you want. |
Set Up Automatic Refills So You Never Run OutExclusively from BlueCosmo, you have the option of setting up automatic refills so that you never run out of airtime. |
Receive Airtime Balance & Expiry AlertsReceive text or email alerts from BlueCosmo when your prepaid airtime is running low or about to expire so that you are prepared. |
Inmarsat's 5th generation of satellites provides network coverage wherever you go. With 3 geostationary satellites up in the air, each covers up to one-third of the Earth’s surface, and coverage extends from latitudes* of approximately -82° to 82°, letting you enjoy voice and data communications almost anywhere on Earth.
Monthly Plans | Prepaid Service | |
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Best Suited For | Uninterrupted monthly service | Short-term or seasonal usage fixed budgets |
Benefit 1 | - Maximum convenience | - No monthly fee |
Benefit 2 | - Pay-as-you-go flexibility | - Online activation, 24/7. No fee. |
Benefit 3 | - Most plans have some airtime and low additional usage prices | - Online airtime refill/extension available for most cards, 24/7 |
Benefit 4 | - Check airtime usage online, 24/7 | - Auto-refill available for most cards, 24/7 |
US Number | - Optional Dedicated US Phone Number available | - N/A |
Call Records | - Receive monthly detailed call records | - N/A |
1. IsatPhone 2 satellite phone, 2. BlueCosmo 100-Unit Prepaid SIM with a Quick Start Guide, 3. Rechargeable Li-Ion battery, 4. Wall charger with international plug adapters 5. Auto charger (CLA) 10-30 volts, 6. Micro USB charging cable, 7. Wired headset, 8. Custom holster, 9. Lanyard strap, 10. Support USB memory drive, 11. Quick Start Guide
IsatPhone 2 | Iridium Extreme | Iridium 9555 | |
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Network Coverage | Global with reduced coverage in the extreme North or South | Completely Global, pole-to-pole | Completely Global, pole-to-pole |
Constellation | 3 equatorial Geostationary satellites | 66 Lower Earth Orbit satellites | 66 Lower Earth Orbit satellites |
Dimensions | 6.7 x 3 x 1.14" | 5.5 x 2.4 x 1.06" | 5.63 x 2.17 x 1.18” |
Weight | 318 g (11.2 oz) | 247 g (8.7 oz) | 266 g (8.4 oz) |
Durability | IP65 and IK04 resistant | Mil-STD 810F and IP65 | N/A |
Battery Life | 8 hrs talk time; 160 hrs standby | 4 hrs talk time; 30 hrs standby | 4 hrs talk time; 30 hrs standby |
Location-based Services | Yes | Yes | No |
SOS included | Yes | Yes | No |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 6.65 x 1.14 x 2.05 inches |
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Item Weight | 11.2 ounces |
ASIN | B0186CHQB4 |
Item model number | IsatPhone 2 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Wireless communication technologies | Bluetooth 2.0 |
Connectivity technologies | USB |
Special features | IP65 Rated |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Buttons |
Other camera features | Rear, Front |
Audio Jack | 2.5 mm |
Color | 3: 100 Unit SIM (90 Day) |
Phone Talk Time | 8 Hours |
Phone Standby Time (with data) | 160 hours |
Whats in the box | Adapter, USB Cable |
Manufacturer | BlueCosmo |
Country of Origin | Spain |
Date First Available | April 28, 2016 |
Memory Storage Capacity | 16 GB |
Standing screen display size | 2.1 Inches |
Weight | 318 Grams |
Charging Time | 3.5 Hours |
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, and delivery of the cellular phone. They mention that it's well built, reliable, and easy to set up. Customers also appreciate delivery, and voice quality. However, some customers have reported connectivity issues with the phone. Customers differ on performance, and value.
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Customers like the quality of the cellular phone. They mention it's well-built, durable, and reliable. Some say the phone looks and feels like it'd be suitable for use in the jungle.
"...phone is a bit large, but its much lighter than it looks, and it feels rock solid...." Read more
"Product is as expected. Too soon to write a full review though. We tested it and it works so far...." Read more
"...I discovered that the SAT phone had a critical flaw in its ability to receive incoming calls...." Read more
"2/9/17This seems to be a good sat phone. As I mentioned in another review both Inmarsat and Iridium have their pros and cons...." Read more
Customers find the cellular phone easy to use and setup. They mention that the operation is fairly intuitive, and the phone came in activation was perfect.
"I was skeptical seeing the few negative reviews. The phone came in activation was perfect. Half a day it was activated...." Read more
"...That's if the prepay plans don't change in the future. Setup was easy and straight forward, I think it was maybe a couple of hours before Bluecosmo..." Read more
"...Everything I ordered arrived intact and on time, and activation was quick and easy...." Read more
"...I can now place and receive calls, the phone is pretty straightforward to use. We live in the foothills and can locate the satellites...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the delivery of the cellular phone. They mention that it was delivered quickly, the latency of the calls is actually pretty good, and the prepaid SIM card was activated in 18 hours.
"Easy to set up, prepaid SIM card activated in 18 hours...." Read more
"...the latency of the calls is actually pretty good, it is certainly noticeable but I don't find I'm..." Read more
"Fast shipping, item exactly as described. Very quick and easy setup." Read more
"Excellent supports. and quick delivered." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the voice quality of the cellular phone. They mention that it is better than expected, clear with slight digital distortion, and the ear speaker is nice and loud.
"...The ear speaker is nice and loud, and calls are clear with slight digital distortion...." Read more
"...Second the voice quality is way better than what I was anticipating based on the specs of a 2.4 kilobit voice codec, in my testing so far it's much..." Read more
"...Call quality was great. Easy! Now we feel safe having the Isatphone2...." Read more
"Just open box and tested. Easy setup from website and clear voice call tested from Los Angeles." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the cellular phone. Some mention that it worked well in a mountain area with no cell service, has decent reception and operation, and is reliable communications. Others say that it didn't work at all and that outgoing calls did not work.
"...The reception exceeded my expectations, and even works very well within a dense forest (with trees about 3 stories tall)...." Read more
"...The SOS function, unfortunately, did not work as expected either, adding to our distress...." Read more
"...If you can’t crawl you’d be done anyway with a cell phone. Worked perfect. 5 star feel safe with this baby." Read more
"...Even then, it doesn’t always work. Not the type of phone that you can use by just turning on and placing a call...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the cellular phone. Some mention that it is excellent value, with no additional cost/fee for activating their purchased prepaid SIM card, and it is a great phone. Others say that it's expensive and a bit confusing to work but did the job.
"...of the handset, battery life, and price of using the minutes was a great value compared to iridium. I'm using the prepaid card plan...." Read more
"...There was no additional cost/fee for activating my purchased prepaid SIM card...." Read more
"...The phone plan is expensive and goes by units not month to month...." Read more
"compact and price" Read more
Customers have connectivity issues with the cellular phone. They mention that it has very poor connectivity, unable to make a satellite connection, and constantly loses signal. It can take minutes to find a connection, with only enough bars to make calls. Customers also say that the reception is terrible and that it's not a panacea of global communications.
"...Regrettably, the SAT phone failed to connect to the network when we encountered an actual emergency, leaving us without the essential communication..." Read more
"It takes a while to get satellite signal, and has a 1 second delay when making calls, but it is a great tool to have." Read more
"...-10K elevation and had clear sight of the sky and could not get it to acquire satellite connection. Really disappointed...." Read more
"...I also can not get a connection for about 90% of my needs as I mostly need it while in the woods here in Minn. What happens if I collapse and I am..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the delay of the cellular phone. They say that there is enough of a delay that they are conscious of it, and the service is not up to par.
"...There is enough of a delay that you'll be conscious of it and have to be more patient than normal conversing with people...." Read more
"...As a customer, it is clear to me that the service was not up to par, and I find it disheartening that there was no prompt resolution to the issues...." Read more
"It takes a while to get satellite signal, and has a 1 second delay when making calls, but it is a great tool to have." Read more
"Limited, Slow, Frustrating Stone Age Tech, Not a Panacea of Global Communications, but......" Read more
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The phone is a bit large, but its much lighter than it looks, and it feels rock solid. It comes with every accessory needed, including ear piece, car and wall chargers, and a travel case. It uses a standard micro usb for charging. The whole thing fits nicely into my camera bag. Battery life is fantastic, but you need to remember to turn the phone off when stored.
The price of the handset, battery life, and price of using the minutes was a great value compared to iridium. I'm using the prepaid card plan. Unfortunately, the 180 day, 100 unit card will now only be 90 days if activated after June 30 of 2016. That card was the best value by far. That being said, the prepaid card is still laughably cheaper than iridium. The minutes do roll over if you buy another prepaid card before expiration.
I signed up for a GEOS search and rescue membership for $30 per year, and programmed the top emergency button to connect with them.
BlueCosmo set up my sim card within 2 hours and I was set up and ready to go.
Not all plan details etc. are super-evident when researching satphones, so I will provide some additional information based on my experience so far.
1) I learned that though only a very small number of satellite phone networks exist (with coverage in the Americas - only 3: Inmarsat, Iridium, and Globalstar), all calling plans are sold through a secondary vendor (in our case, BlueCosmo).
2) We chose Inmarsat for a combination of reasons. Price was one factor (the phones & minimum monthly calling plans are cheaper than Iridium), plus near global coverage (Globalstar only provides coverage in the Americas). Apparently, service is absent at the poles - but I don't have any antarctic travel expeditions planned (yet).
3) The biggest difference between Inmarsat & Iridium is that Inmarsat uses a small number of very high geostationary satellites. This means that you need to have 'line of sight' towards the equator to use your phone. I wondered if this would mean that at high latitudes we would need to be in a large open area to call, but in the northeast U.S. (at least) this was not the case. I was able to call easily from within a tree-enclosed driveway, This must mean the satellites are very high, and that the LOS required is thus at a fairly steep angle!
4) After purchasing the handset (which is pre-packaged with a sim card), you need to select a pre-paid minutes or a monthly post-paid calling plan. We chose the latter - but the most basic plan, which is about $35/month. We decided on a monthly calling plan because we purchased the phones for emergency use and we do not know when emergency will strike. All pre-paid plans expire, and the costs are comparable. (For instance, the cost for a 6 month pre-paid calling plan with the minimum number of minutes is not too different from 6 x $35.)
5) The phone itself is kind of fun to use. For those accustomed to the latest smartphone (but older than the age of 35) it may inspire nostalgia because of its physical similarity to a cell phone from the 1990s! Entering contacts, etc., is an adventure.
5) What can I say - the phones work great. Call clarity is similar to a cell phone, and the phones can send & receive SMS and short (max 160 character) emails. I have used the phone to call land lines, U.S. cell numbers, and other Inmarsat phones.
So far, they are serving their purpose. I feel more comfortable traveling know that I will always be able to reach my family in case of emergency & vice versa.
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2024
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Reasonable tariff pricing, extremely good service.
Reviewed in France on June 17, 2020