Satellite Phones for Rental / Hire
IT Rentals have a large number of Iridium 9555 Sat Phones available for short (day) to long (year) term rental, lease and for sale. Our Satellite phones run on the Iridium Satellite network and can send/receive calls, texts and data.
Satellite Phones are ideal if you are heading into the bush for hunting or tramping, sailing off shore or for emergencies.
Satellite Phone 9555
Iridium 9555
Compact and durable design
Easy to use
SMS and email messaging
- Integrated speakerphone
- Headset and hands-free capability
- Internally stowed antenna
- Mini-USB data port
- Support for phone as modem
- Up to 30 hours standby time
- Up to 3.1 hours talk time
Common Questions about Satellite Phones
How do Satellite Phones work?
Satellite phones are designed to work anywhere outside with over 60% sky visibility, they search and find a satellites and enable the calls/SMS/data to be transferred. With up to 30 hours standby time and 3.2 hours of talk time they are ideal for travellers, trampers, hunters, fishermen etc where general cell phone use is limited. They are slightly larger than your typical cell phone but small enough to easily fit into a backpack (water/dust resistant) and they’re easy to use.
What is included when you rent a Sat Phone from IT Rentals
Iridium Sat Phone 9555, A/C and Auto battery charger cables, various aerial extensions, soft leather belt pouch, instructions with details on how to make calls, receive texts etc and a hard shockproof carry case. Additional batteries are available on request.
What other additional costs/call charges apply?
National calls are charged at $2.50NZ per minute, International calls are $3.50NZ per minute and texts are $1.50NZ each. Calls/Texts are charged after the phone is returned to IT Rentals and are additional to the rental fee of the actual phone.
Minimum rental period and delivery?
Rental terms are from 1 day to 12 months. We offer a 1-3 hour delivery service in Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch and next day for the rest of NZ.