How to Call a Satellite Phone Number
Look for a 14 or 15-digit number that indicates it is a satellite phone number., Enter the prefix associated with the type of phone., Dial the nine-digit number.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Look for a 14 or 15-digit number that indicates it is a satellite phone number.
This number usually starts with “011”, the US exit code.
In many countries the exit code is “00” or “001.” Find your country’s exit code at http://www.howtocallabroad.com/codes.html -
Step 2: Enter the prefix associated with the type of phone.
The most common satellite phone companies are Iridium, Inmarsat and UPT.
Each company has a three-digit code associated with it.
The prefix for an Iridium phone is
881.
The prefix for an Inmarsat phone is usually
870.
It can also be 871, 873 or
874.
The prefix for the UPT phone is
878.
The prefix for other networks are usually 882 and
883., The number may be listed with or without dashes.
Complete your call and wait for it to go through. -
Step 3: Dial the nine-digit number.
Detailed Guide
This number usually starts with “011”, the US exit code.
In many countries the exit code is “00” or “001.” Find your country’s exit code at http://www.howtocallabroad.com/codes.html
The most common satellite phone companies are Iridium, Inmarsat and UPT.
Each company has a three-digit code associated with it.
The prefix for an Iridium phone is
881.
The prefix for an Inmarsat phone is usually
870.
It can also be 871, 873 or
874.
The prefix for the UPT phone is
878.
The prefix for other networks are usually 882 and
883., The number may be listed with or without dashes.
Complete your call and wait for it to go through.
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