Sat phone

Several years ago you didn't have to and I doubt much would have changed.
Call the subsidy hotline, they are very helpful.
Joe

I got a prepaid through clientsat only a few months ago. I think it was $200 for 100 minutes talk time valid for 2 years.
Tim

we have just got a sat phone to and the only way we could get it was to go on a plan.

if you go with an Inmarsat provider you can have a plan or prepaid. rgds

Then steer clear of that dealer.

Hi Peter

Last year I applied for and received a 50% Government subsidy and the phone was on a Pre Paid basis through InmarSat.

No monthly fees, very small and simple to use.

There are a number if per paid options to suit what ever best suits me.


Cheers



Stephen

I think under the grant you have to go on a plan as it is stated in the application ...... the pre paid I think is getting approved due to a loophole in the act.

Like most things not everything is water tight, this may be one reason why the subsidy is getting pulled shortly.... there will be a new subsidy that follows but more watertight.

Look at the other subsidies the government has been involved with over the years where the original concept was full of holes and allowed exploitation by consumers and retailers...... home insulation and solar to name two.