Everything You Need To Know Before Buying A Globalstar Cell Phone
Satellite phone service allows you to communicate from the most remote parts of the globe. The Globalstar GSP-1600 and GSP-1700 are reliable models, and you can find the one you need on eBay. Here are the most commonly asked questions for people who want to purchase a Globalstar phone.
Do Globalstar phones work anywhere?Satellite phones can make a call from anywhere in the world because the network infrastructure is in outer space with satellites that are orbiting around Earth.
Are email, text, and internet available with a satellite phone?Globalstar satellite phones do get email and internet access. The connection speed is suitable for checking emails and reading information on primarily text-based websites. Globalstar phones also send and receive text messages. Receiving texts does not incur a charge.
Is calling with a satellite phone considered long distance?Globalstar phones have a US phone number, so calling from within the States is a domestic long-distance charge for those dialing in. Globalstar has the highest connection speed for voice calls of all satellite phone companies in the US at 7000 baud. Some remote areas around the world have even higher connection speed than this, depending on satellite locations.
Which Globalstar phone should you choose?The two Globalstar models have excellent connection speeds and additional connectivity features. The GSP-1700 has more data-based features, while the GSP-1600 is designed for optimum battery life and multiple connection modes for extreme conditions. The main differences between both of the Globalstar models are as follows:
- GSP-1700: The Qualcomm Globalstar GSP-1700 has an extended battery life of 36 hours standby time and 4 hours of talk time. It has a considerable data functionality, with direct TCP/IP modem communication delivering up to 28kbps at 9600 bps. This is the model for you if you plan to use more data, internet, and email functionality. The GSP-1700 is capable of being stored in temperature between negative 40 degrees Fahrenheit and positive 185 degrees Fahrenheit.
- GSP-1600: The Globalstar GSP-1600 has a considerably long battery life. In satellite mode, it sustains for 19 hours standby time and 3.75 hours of talk time. In CDMA mode the GSP-1600 has 4.7 hours of talk time and 75 hours of standby time. In AMPS mode, the GSP-1600 can operate for 2.8 hours talk time and 15 hours standby time. The GSP-1600 is built to withstand negative 4 to positive 131 degrees Fahrenheit.