Does anyone have experience with satellite phones, preferably in Alaska (Seward Peninsula). There are different companies (e.g., Iridium, Global Star, SPOT) that differ in pricing for phones and service. I need to know if one brand provides a more reliable service than another *in Alaska*, if there is some tradeoff for price, or if there are differences in customer service. Also, phones can be bought off the Internet or from a dealer, and not sure if this makes a difference. I have heard that sat phones are reliable, and that they are totally unreliable, and that this depends in part on where the company has their portal/gateway, but I need more input. If you have had particularly good or bad experiences with a particular brand or retailer/service provider, that would be extremely helpful (lawyers: I didn't say that!).
Not sure - email off-list or there may be others interested. Thank you. David -- David L. Anderson, Ph.D. | Research Biologist The Peregrine Fund <http://www.peregrinefund.org/index.php> 5668 West Flying Hawk Lane, Boise, ID 83709 USA 208-362-8266 office *Conserving birds of prey worldwide*
