Mobile Satellite
Go where life takes you with Telstra Mobile Satellite
Telstra Mobile Satellite is powered by the Iridium satellite network, a world-leading global satellite network that provides low-latency, weather-resilient connectivity in more places on Earth.
Why choose Telstra Mobile Satellite?
Our Mobile Satellite plans and Iridium handsets allow you to call and text from Australia's most remote places.
Satellite phones connect through satellites in orbit, making them reliable in regional areas where there aren't any mobile towers. All you need is a clear wide view of the sky.
Unmatched global connectivity
Iridium's unique constellation of low-orbiting satellites provide connectivity across the globe.
Connect with a 12 or 24-month plan
Our Mobile Satellite plans offer pay-per-use options and competitive monthly fees.
Sturdy handsets with emergency access
Iridium handsets come with GEOS, an SOS response service for emergency assistance.
How to get started
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Explore handsets and bundles
Discover our range of Iridium handsets and accessories.
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View our Mobile Satellite plans
View the eligible 12 or 24-month Mobile Satellite plans with any handset or bundle.
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Select a device or bundle
Choose a handset or bundle and complete your order at SatPhone Shop.
Explore handsets and bundles
We've partnered with SatPhone Shop to bring you the latest Mobile Satellite services.
Handsets
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Iridium 9555
Device repayment from
$83.16/mth
Min cost $1,996 over 24 months plus your chosen plan costs.
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Iridium Extreme 9575
Device repayment from
$95.63/mth
Min cost $2,296 over 24 months plus your chosen plan costs.
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Iridium GO!
Device repayment from
$66.46/mth
Min cost $1,596 over 24 months plus your chosen plan costs.
Bundles
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Iridium Extreme 9575 Grab N'Go Bundle
Device repayment from
$99.79/mth
Min cost $2,395 over 24 months plus your chosen plan costs.
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Iridium GO! Grab N'Go Bundle
Device repayment from
$68.54/mth
Min cost $1,645 over 24 months plus your chosen plan costs.
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Iridium Extreme 9575 DriveDOCK Dual Mode Whip Antenna Bundle
Device repayment from
$195.62/mth
Min cost $4,695 over 24 months plus your chosen plan costs.
Frequently asked questions
In Australia, call 000 with an active Telstra Mobile Satellite SIM, or call 112 without one. Outside Australia, dial the local emergency number.
Yes. You will need an approved Iridium-certified handset to use a Telstra Mobile Satellite SIM service.
Use the international number format for calls. You can’t call 000, 190, 1800, 13, 12, or Directory Assistance when roaming. Call 112 for emergency services without a SIM card.
All Iridium handsets work like regular mobile phones when paired with a service using a physical Telstra Mobile Satellite SIM.
SatPhone Shop has a range of accessories to complement your Telstra Mobile Satellite experience. These include protective cases, batteries, chargers, docks, antennas, and cables.
Iridium's satellite architecture creates a web of coverage across the entire planet. The satellites are cross-linked in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO), providing low-latency, weather resilient services unlike any other satellite provider.
At only 780 kilometres from the Earth, Iridium's LEO network means pole-to-pole coverage, shorter transmission paths, stronger signals, lower latency, and shorter registration time than most other networks.
To find out more, visit Iridium's website.
Things you need to know
Coverage on the Iridium satellite network: To use your service, your handset must be within the Iridium satellite network coverage area in Australia or other countries where satellite devices are lawful. Coverage requires a clear, wide line of sight to the sky, with the antenna pointing straight up. Service quality may be affected by atmospheric conditions, environment, and surroundings, such as thick canopy cover or narrow gorges. Indoor use requires an external antenna. ‘Australia’ includes up to 200 nautical miles out to sea and all external territories except Antarctica. Iridium products and services cannot be exported to embargoed destinations like Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, or Syria without U.S. government authorisation.
Numbering: Telstra Mobile Satellite services have a 10-digit number starting with 01471. Number portability with non-Telstra Mobile Satellite services is not compatible.
Billing: Telstra Mobile Satellite services are billed separately from other services.