Product Analysis 

SatCollect is a unique solution for satellite phone subscribers that redefines how satellite calls are made. It simplifies the process and adds a multitude of valued options to the calling experience resulting in a cost savings system that is easy to use.

A traditional phone call to a satellite terminal requires the caller to dial a long satellite number and pay extremely high fees charged by their phone company. If that same caller were to use SatCollect, he/she would be able to dial a normal local phone number that forwards to a satellite terminal resulting in a free phone call for the caller.* The satellite subscriber then receives the call and accepts the ‘collect charges’ from the caller. This ‘collect charge’ is handled by GSE servers instead of the caller’s phone company. This allows GSE to cut the cost of calling a satellite phone by up to 90% resulting in massive savings for the caller and subscriber.

What is Iridium 2 Stage Dialing?

Iridium 2 Stage Dialing is a dialing process that requires a caller to dial the Iridium Gateway (a single US local number). Once connected, the caller follows the instructions and then dials the satellite number they wish to connect to. This process circumvents the phone companies as well and results in a reduced rate for the caller and subscriber.

What is Iridium +1 Access Service?

Iridium +1 Access Service is similar to 2 Stage Dialing except that it gives the subscriber their own custom US based local phone number instead of requiring the caller to use the Iridium Gateway. In addition, there is no need to dial the satellite number, as the transfer happens automatically. The service costs more than 2 Stage and is only accessible to post-paid subscribers.

So how is SatCollect different?

SatCollect offers many value added options that improve the calling process. Read below to see how you can benefit from using SatCollect!