Hi. My name is John Whitley and I’m the founder of RentASatPhone.com.au,  Australia’s number one satellite communications Rental store.

In this article I want to answer two of the most common questions I get from anyone looking into satellite phones in Australia, “How can I protect my satellite phone from being damaged?” and “Can I insure my satellite phone?”

As far as protecting your investment, well, the number one choice for thousands of Australians is a Pelican case.

A Pelican case is a shockproof, dustproof, waterproof case for your satellite phone and other accessories. Once the lid is shut it offers outstanding protection.

It’s common for us to see satellite phones come back that haven’t been protected by a Pelican case. These phones have been placed, for example, on the passenger seat of a vehicle that has had to stop suddenly.

You can easily imagine the sight of the phone going through the air, hitting the dashboard and landing THUMP! on the floor.

Well, that’s just one reason for you to invest in a Pelican case. Others include the incredible amount of red dust we encounter in Australia. Keeping that out of anything electronic has to be a great idea.

If you’re using your satellite phone anywhere near water then protecting it against everything from incidental splashes to the “Oops, it’s gone overboard” scenario is another smart move.

At RentASatPhone.com.au we cater for all Pelican products and can offer a complete range of cases to suit your needs.

Go to http://www.rentasatphone.com.au/Pricing/Accessories/Pelican-Case-accessories and have a look at some of the ways we can help you protect your investment.

As for insurance, as far as I know there are no companies that will insure your satellite phone on its own. This is because the usual use and location for satellite phones don’t make them a worthwhile insurance prospect. It is well worth discussing this with your business or personal home insurance company, however, as they will often insure it within those policies.

I trust you found this information useful. If you’d like to know anything more about satellite phones and how to keep them functioning for years to come, please contact us.

We’ll be happy to help you.

See our website for more free advice and to learn all you need to know about satellite phones.

Visit www.RentASatPhone.com.au or call us on 1300 851 591.