Posted by Kimberly on June 18, 2001 at 17:46:31:
Hey, everyone:
Iridiums are back! For many of you who purchased Iridium satellite phones in the immediate wake of 1999's Hurricane Floyd -- only to watch the
company slide into bankruptcy under Motorola's watch the following spring -- this is GREAT news. The entire system has been revamped, and your original models
can be made storm-ready through the simple purchase of a $ 25 SIM card [that credit card-sized thingy that pops inside the phone]. For more
information, check out the site at www.gpsphones.com, or call Scott at Outfitter Satellite, (615) 889-8833. Once your phones are online and
operational the monthly service fees are $20 per month and $1.49 per minute. Be sure to mention the Briland Modem, as we're negotiating an
international volume discount.
The latest model Iridium 9505s are available, $1,495/brand-new and $1,195/reconditioned. The 9505 features second-generation technology with
enhanced call handling, clearer voice quality, improved battery efficiency, fewer call drops … and the optional Iridium data kit can now access
the Internet up to 14,400 BPS depending on signal strength.
Hope this helps --
Kimberly