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

Satellite phone rental is straightforward and if you know how to do it well, you will save money and you will get a high quality phone and service. If you are an employer who has employees in remote areas, it is a legal requirement that they have satellite phones in most countries. However, it is important to note that you cannot use a satellite phone without permission in countries such as India, China, Cube, and countries that formed the former Yugoslavia, among others. Satellite phones have been available for public use since the late 90s. Many companies have sprung up to offer rental services and some of the larger companies are Iridium, Thuraya, and Globalstar. Although there are smaller companies that provide a good service, it is advantageous to stick with large companies because they have experienced personnel and they are less likely get involved in unscrupulous dealings.

Satellite phone rental is cheaper compared to buying a satellite phone, provided you will only be using the phone for a short period. If you plan to use a satellite phone for a longer period, you should consider buying a used phone. You can apply for a satellite phone online or offline. With offline application, you just go to the company’s premises and fill out the paper work and then pay the applicable charges. With online application, you go to the company’s website such as www.rentsatphone.com.au and fill out application forms, give your contact details, and make payments via credit card. You will get the satellite phone after your application has been approved. The phone will be sent to you via courier or you will be pick it up and you will be required to take it back the same way after the contract is over. You can also fill the form and send it via fax. Identification can be your passport, driver’s license, military ID, or any other legally recognized form of identification.

You can choose between different satellite phones. Your choice of a phone should be based on the purpose and you should therefore go for the phone with the features you need and not the one with most features to bring costs down. Some of the features you can live without include text messages, voicemails, and internet. Some satellite phone rental companies charge per day and others per week. In most cases, the longer you stay, the less you will pay. You should therefore go for companies that charge per week if you will be using the phone for a while. The cost per week range from 20 to $25 a day, depending on the payment plan, and the daily costs are between $11and $21. You will be required to pay a deposit for the satellite phone. This deposit is refundable and its purpose is to cushion the rental company against damage or loss of the phone. Incase of damage or loss, money will be deducted from this deposit.

You should compare the rental rates of different companies. Go for the plan that fits your specific needs. The internet is the best place to compare satellite phone rental companies because it is cheap, convenient, and there are many companies to choose from.

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