BajaNomad

Satellite phones

cristobol - 7-19-2004 at 01:08 PM

I'm thinking of getting a satellite phone for use in Mexico. Any info on a good model or company to use would be most helpful - thanks!

sat phone

fishinrich - 7-19-2004 at 02:37 PM

The one I use is made by qualcom. I paid $500 for the phone and then $480 a year hookup to global star with voice mail. That includes 30 free minutes per month and then $1.20 per minute after that. fishin rich

motorola 9505

capt. mike - 7-19-2004 at 02:48 PM

best coverage and rate plan , get from www.bajabushpilots.com you need not be a member, price is right. no one beats them.

elgatoloco - 7-19-2004 at 06:18 PM

http://www.gmpcs-us.com/

We have rented from this place numerous times. We are on a LONG wait list for used phone to purchase. They are ALL in Iraq. If the troops ever come home you can expect a flood of units to be available.

Don Jorge - 7-20-2004 at 07:21 AM

Hi cristobal,

Long time no see!
I bought my phone and coverage plan from this outfit.

http://www.outfittersatellite.com

You have two choices in providers: Globalstar or Iridium. Iridium is the best world coverage and is what I have using a Motorola 9505 phone with a prepaid minutes plan. Any unused minutes can be rolled over into the next coverage plan.
It works great in Baja anywhere the sky is above you!
Hope this helps. I am cleaning out the seed room in September if you are going south around then.
Hope this helps.
jorge

Satellite Phones

cristobol - 7-21-2004 at 12:02 PM

Thank you all - very helpful info!!

cristobal or cristobol ......

cristobal - 7-21-2004 at 12:44 PM

DON JORGE .... I am sure the other guy is confused with your ....long time no see .....
But I picked it up .....
SEEDS have all been distributed to my amigos in the ranchos .... last year .... and I am waiting for it to COOL off a little to go SOUTH to check out the great harvest ..... I will stop by and see you in SEPTEMBER to help you with your " house cleaning " ..... what a great idea. All of my amigos in the BAJA SUR ... along with me ... appreciate your kindness with your extra seeds.
I will definately stop by your FARM in ORANGE COUNTY this winter when I return with my LOBSTERS and put a few in your freezer .....:yes::tumble::biggrin::spingrin::bounce::O
GRACIAS, amigo ....