Irridium or Immarsat for south and east africa?

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21 March 2017, 09:45

10generation

Irridium or Immarsat for south and east africa?

Looking at getting a phone, have heard from Explorer Satellite that immersat might be best bet for southern africa.

Anyone made this decision?

21 March 2017, 13:18

Barry Groulx

I have used Iridium in Zimbabwe to good effect.

21 March 2017, 15:10

larryshores

I have both. In Southern Africa, the Inmarsat has worked best for me. I did not use it in East Africa. However, I have received a number of calls from someone using one in TZ. The quality was outstanding.

22 March 2017, 00:33

Tim Herald

I have both and I think the Imarsat works better in Africa. The Iridium is better for worldwide...

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22 March 2017, 00:50

larryshores

Tim has a point. My Inmarsat is useless above the Arctic Circle. The Iridium is great.

22 March 2017, 03:47

bwanajay

22 March 2017, 08:06

ledvm

Andy sold Nigel Theisen and I on Inmarsat. We bought 2...one to replace Nigel's old Iridium in Africa and one for me to travel with. So far...so good!

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22 March 2017, 12:08

10generation

Thanks guys - sounds like Immarsat is way to go. I don't want to go to the poles, so that is good news :-)