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Iridium | Inmarsat (IsatPhone) | Inmarsat (BGAN) | |
---|---|---|---|
Coverage | Global | Global (Non-Polar) | Global (Non-Polar) |
Number of Satellites | 66 | 3 | 3 |
Type | LEO | GEO | GEO |
Latency | Lowest Latency | Some Latency | Some Latency |
Network Registration Speed (Optimal) | Approx 5-10 seconds | Approx 30 seconds | Approx 30 seconds |
Function Affected by Weather | No | No | No |
Truly Mobile | Yes, operational when walking and talking | No. Stationary use with the antenna pointed toward the equator | No. Stationary use with the antenna pointed toward the equator |
Type of Phone Number | International (Optional Dedicated US Phone Number) | International (Optional Dedicated US Phone Number) | International (Optional Dedicated US Phone Number) |
Supported Services | Voice, Text, Data, GPS location, SOS alert button & monitoring | Voice, Text, Data, GPS location, SOS alert button & monitoring | Simultaneous voice, text & broadband data Standard IP, Streaming IP, GPS location |
Data Speed | 2.4 kbps | 9.6 kbps (phone) | Approx 492 kbps |
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