Test Your Satellite Phone Week
Submitted: Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 10:47
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Mark
Iridium Satellite has kicked off its first annual "
Test Your Satellite Phone" Week starting May 21, 2007. The goal of
Test Your Satellite Phone Week is to increase satellite phone user knowledge. It is also set up to help users confirm their access to the critical communication
services satellite phones provide before they're needed in an emergency
The Iridium
Test Your Satellite Phone Week campaign provides all Iridium subscribers a number that is free-of-charge . 00-1-480-752-5105 . for satellite phone testing. Through that number, callers will hear a recorded message confirming that their call was completed and offering quick tips on proper handset usage.
www.iridium.com/support/TYSP.htm
I assume this number is free worldwide, anyone tried it?
I just recieved a new Iridium phone today & have not got a SIM yet so not been able to try the number.
Reply By: Member - andrew B (Kununurra) - Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 10:58
Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 10:58
I bet Global* won't bother with something similar.....
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Reply By: Dean - Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 11:17
Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 11:17
Well I havent got a clue what all thats about, but I am with Iridium and you can freecall 1234 24/7 as often as you want. You get the friendly girl telling you that you are connected to the iridium global network, and besides its quicker to register to the satellites that way.
I suppose it depends on each reseller.
Dean
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Follow Up By: Member - John (Vic) - Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 15:59
Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 15:59
"Its quicker to register to the satellites that way"
Dean what does that mean??
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Follow Up By: Mark - Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 16:49
Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 16:49
Thanks Dean. Are you on a Sat plan or using GSM SIM?
Also can't you just ring a land-line to
test the phone & not pick up, or do you get charged anyway for airtime?
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Reply By: Member - Mike DID - Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 19:58
Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 19:58
I assume this doesn't apply to people using a Telstra GSM card in an Iridium phone, as this is an International number and Telstra GSM cards have no free access to ISD numbers.
Keep in mind that you are NOT an Iridium customer if you use a Telstra GSM card in an Iridium-type phone.
Mike
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