Analyze your business satellite telephone needs Look at your travel destinations and your communications needs. If you're often at the North Pole or in the Himalayas in desperate need of the instant communication that an Iridium satellite phone can provide, you'll need to decide which satellite phone has the best cost-benefit for your business. Consider whether Iridium satellite phone rentals make more sense or should you look for Iridium satellite phones for sale. It's possible that an internationally enabled cell phone work for your application.

I recommend:  Once you've determined your telecommunications needs, websites like Telestial can get you started on figuring out how to meet your requirements.

Research geographic coverage, prices, and rental options If you've found that GSM phones will provide all your business needs, pursue that route. If you've concluded that an Iridium satellite phone is the way to go, contact Iridium satellite phone providers for information on Iridium satellite phone rentals and sales.

I recommend:  Satphonestore and Satellite Phone Source are good places to start your search.

Shop online for your preferred solution, from cell phones to Iridium satellite phones Now that you know what you want--Globalstar, Inmarsat, Iridium satellite phone or GSM cell phone--and whether you want to buy or rent, it's time to get out the checkbook.

I recommend:  Websites like Outfitter Satellite Phones and Adventure Cell offer a broad range of cell and satellite products and airtime plans.