Iridium- A Different Question

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i hope this helps

Hi Mal

I do not use the SIM card trick, but as i understand it, you are paying for divert from your mobile (ie the SIM card) to the satellite on inward and outward calls. I can't see this being covered by you present mobile plan, but someone using their card should be able to clarify.

Motherhen

It would get deducted from your $400 plan.
Watch out it is very pricey.

IT DOES NOT COME OUT OF YOUR PLAN

It is rated the same as 1900, 1234 or other special type calls

You pay over and above the plan call costs

My last and only call cost EXACTLY $3.77 for a 1 minute call

I am on a $49 cap plan and paid extra for it.

Was marked on the Bill as "Satellite" 1.00min $3.77

It is for the routing from the network through the Iridium satellites to you.

You also PAY THE SAME FOR INWARD CALLS so dont let the family ring you and

talk for 10 mins or that will be about $37.70 thank you says Telstra.

Also NON TELSTRA callers CANNOT TEXT you IE Vodafone and Optus etc.

IVe checked this out and it doesnt work. My son is on Vodafone and cant and a friend on Optus cant either.

You however can text them for about 50/75c.