Sat Phones Again

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Handheld Satellite Phone Solutions for Travellers

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I know the subject has been done to death but can anyone tell me if an old fashioned digital ( GSM ) mobile phone SIM card will work in a Iridium Satphone or do you specifically need a SIM from a Next G, 3, 4 or whatever G we are up to phone.
Thank you to anyone who can help me as I have access to a phone to purchase but my "old fashioned SIM" will not work in it
Thanks
Murray

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Reply By: Mick O - Monday, Oct 24, 2011 at 19:00

Monday, Oct 24, 2011 at 19:00

Can't answer your post directly sorry Murray (despite having the new Motorola sat phone). This thread may be of interest to you.

Sat phones and SIM cards

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Reply By: George_M - Monday, Oct 24, 2011 at 19:49

Monday, Oct 24, 2011 at 19:49

The GSM sim will work in your Motorola satphone on the Iridium network, provided that your GSM sim connects you to:
. a post-paid account on the Telstra network
. and that you have International Roaming activated.

George_M