From distant rigs to pitching decks, baking deserts to frozen ice packs, the Iridium 9555 satellite phone can handle any environment. It is small but determined, sleek but durable, easy to use but powerful. It is every bit as rugged as our previous handsets – still industrial grade and packed with innovative new features. Iridium 9555 is the evolution of trusted, reliable mobile communications. And it is connected to the only truly global mobile communications network. So anywhere on the planet, you need to be, Iridium 9555 is connected and backed by superior network quality and world-class technical support.
Compact Power
Iridium 9555 packs serious power into its small frame. With a significantly reduced footprint from our previous phone, more hand-friendly form factor, and space-saving features such as an
internally stowed antenna, this sleek handset is designed to easily go wherever your customers go.
Rugged and Reliable Critical Lifelines
Iridium 9555 is a dependable, ruggedly built tool, not a toy. It won’t play games, take pictures, or play MP3s. What it will do is work. Everywhere. It is engineered to withstand some of the world’s toughest environments, so the world’s toughest customers can depend on it as a critical lifeline whenever and wherever need takes them.
The Future is Within Reach
Iridium is committed to global communications reliability and performance far into the future. With the first launch scheduled for 2015, Iridium’s next-generation satellite constellation will provide a platform for continued innovation, as well as ongoing support for all existing Iridium-enabled solutions. Rest assured, Iridium NEXT’s backward compatibility will ensure Iridium 9555 continues to put advanced personal communications in your grasp – for years to come.
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Specifications
• Dimensions: 143 mm (L) x 55 mm (W)
x 30 mm (D)
• Weight: 266g (9.4 oz)
Duration
• Standby time: Up to 30 hours
• Talk time: Up to 4 hours
Display
• 200 character illuminated graphic display
• Volume, signal and battery strength meters
• Illuminated weather-resistant keypad
Calling Features
• Integrated speakerphone
• Quick-connect to Iridium voicemail
• Two-way SMS and short email capability
• Pre-programmable International Access
Code (00 or +)
• Mailbox for voice, numeric and text
messages
• Selectable ring and alert tones (8 choices)
Memory
• 100 entry internal address book, with
capacity for multiple phone numbers,
email addresses and notes
• SIM-based address book with 155 entry
capacity
• Call history retains received, missed and
dialed calls
Usage Control Features
• User-configurable call timers to manage costs
• Keypad lock and PIN lock for additional
security
Iridium 9555 Quick Cheat Sheet (PDF)
Receiving Your Rental Phone
How to Make a Call on a Iridium Satellite Phone
How to Make a Call on Iridium Phone
1. Make sure you are outside with an open view of the sky, away from any obstructions.
2. Fully extend the antenna and power on the phone. Make sure the antenna is straight up-and-down at all times.
3. After the phone registers, dial the country code (for the US it’s “1”), area code, and then the rest of the number.
4. Press the green button to place the call and then the red button to end the call.
How to Call to a US landline or cell phone
1. Dial 1, the Area Code, & the rest of the number, for example, to call a USA number dial 1-XXX-XXX-XXXX
2. Press OK
How to Call another Iridium satellite phone
1. Dial 8816-XXXX-XXXX
How to Receive calls on your Iridium phone
By using the preferred 2-stage dialing system, the person calling you dials a US number, and you only use your minutes
at your standard rate. To use the 2-stage dialing methods follow these Instructions:
1. Call 1-480-768-2500
2. When prompted, enter the Iridium phone number (this number is printed on the side of your phone)
3. Wait to be connected
NOTE: Your Iridium telephone number is on the side of your phone.
How to Text on an Iridium Satellite Phone
How to Send A Text Message From Iridium Satellite Phone
1. You must first be registered on the network before sending a text message.
2. Press “Menu”
3. Using the arrow keys, scroll to “Messages,” then press “Select”
4. “Create Message” should be highlighted. Press “Select”
5. Enter your message text and then press “Options”
6. Follow the on-screen options thereafter to send a text message.
How to Send A Text Message To The Iridium Satellite Phone
1. Have the person go to this website, messaging.iridium.com
2. On the top of the page, there is a link that says, “Message a Sat Phone.” Click it.
3. Enter the 12 digits sat phone number WITHOUT any dashes. Enter a reply to email if needed. Type Message.
4. Click send message (This option is FREE for the person sending and FREE for the person receiving the text).
NOTE: Using a cell phone directly to message the sat phone may incur high charges per minute or not work
This should do the trick, but if you are still finding it difficult to connect, then please call us at
How to get a Signal on your Satellite Phone
How to Check Voicemail on your Satellite Phone
How to Check Your Voicemail
1. Press the “Menu” key
2. Scroll down to “Voicemail” and hit “Select”
3. Hit “Select” to call Voicemail
4. When you hear the greeting, immediately press the * Key.
5. When you are prompted for a password, Enter 9999 or last 7 of your satellite phone number
rented the satellite phone for the 3rd year for our vacation and fortunately did not have to use it – but a comfortable feeling having it with us just in case
Satmodo provided both a great service and experience. Both satellite phones arrived on time and with all accessories provided. These phones are great for remote use and are quite rugged for field use.
The service from Satmodo was outstanding. I would definitely rent from them again. As for the product and satellite service, I only received about 1/3 of the texts that were sent to me. This was in Wyoming with prolonged clear access to open sky and antenna up. So for that purpose, it wasn’t at all reliable.
Satmodo was great to work with. The phone didn’t always find a satellite quickly. We rented the Iridium 9555 satellite phone. We were in glacier national park and there were some times that it didn’t work even with a clear shot at the sky. Overall I would get it again for the safety of communicating
The satmodo service was great. The phone was sent very promptly and was easy to return. I give a 4 instead of a 5 because of the cost, which in total was quite a bit more than the $131.93 shown here. But I understood heading into it that the rental would be expensive, and I decided that having the phone for emergencies while I was off the grid was worth it. I would rent one Iridium 9555 again under similar circumstances.
We have used the satellite phone for the past 3 years in a row. The shipping and return shipping label makes it hassle-free. Great product. My husband is able to call home every night while up in the high country. We always rented the Iridium 9555 satellite phone
We rented the Iridium 9555 satellite phone. It came charged, ready to use with easy and simple instructions. We did our test call and off we went to our trip
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rented the satellite phone for the 3rd year for our vacation and fortunately did not have to use it – but a comfortable feeling having it with us just in case
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Everything was good.
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phone worked well
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Great job as usual!
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Everything worked well. Very happy
Peter M. (verified owner) – :
Satmodo provided both a great service and experience. Both satellite phones arrived on time and with all accessories provided. These phones are great for remote use and are quite rugged for field use.
Julio Granados (verified owner) – :
Great emergency backup….just in case.
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Frances R. (verified owner) – :
Very easy to use. Peace of mind to have this phone available in remote hiking areas.
Philip B. (verified owner) – :
Very helpful customer service. Turned phone quick. Ways process. Would use these guys for sure again
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Everything arrived on time and was complete and ready to go. I would use them again. Thanks
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Phones were easy to use.
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Great thank you
Greg (verified owner) – :
Great service on time phone works great!
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Tony Rico (verified owner) – :
always awesome….thanks again
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Daryl Moore (verified owner) – :
Only used a few times while rafting off the grid in Eastern Utah and worked very well
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Eric V. (verified owner) – :
Iridium 9555 rental was easy to use, came on time and a return label to send it back.
Robert (verified owner) – :
They were very responsive and easy to work with. The Iridium 9555 was the rental
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Anonymous (verified owner) – :
The service from Satmodo was outstanding. I would definitely rent from them again. As for the product and satellite service, I only received about 1/3 of the texts that were sent to me. This was in Wyoming with prolonged clear access to open sky and antenna up. So for that purpose, it wasn’t at all reliable.
Thomas Parenti (verified owner) – :
A few problems connecting but good overall. Rented the Iridium 9555 on this trip
Justin Legred (verified owner) – :
Satmodo was great to work with. The phone didn’t always find a satellite quickly. We rented the Iridium 9555 satellite phone. We were in glacier national park and there were some times that it didn’t work even with a clear shot at the sky. Overall I would get it again for the safety of communicating
Nancy Sharpless (verified owner) – :
The satmodo service was great. The phone was sent very promptly and was easy to return. I give a 4 instead of a 5 because of the cost, which in total was quite a bit more than the $131.93 shown here. But I understood heading into it that the rental would be expensive, and I decided that having the phone for emergencies while I was off the grid was worth it. I would rent one Iridium 9555 again under similar circumstances.
Geri Gosselin (verified owner) – :
We rented the Iridium 9555 for our trip
Hector Buendia (verified owner) – :
We rented an Iridium 9555 for a remote job site
Melanie S. (verified owner) – :
We have used the satellite phone for the past 3 years in a row. The shipping and return shipping label makes it hassle-free. Great product. My husband is able to call home every night while up in the high country. We always rented the Iridium 9555 satellite phone
Anonymous (verified owner) – :
We rented the Iridium 9555 for our trip and it worked great
Randolph Hall (verified owner) – :
Simple easy process to receive, test and return the phone. Mike was very helpful.
Anonymous (verified owner) – :
We rented the Iridium 9555 satellite phone. It came charged, ready to use with easy and simple instructions. We did our test call and off we went to our trip