Iridium Plans & Rates

There is a one time activation charge of $50.00 to activate an Iridium phone (includes an Iridium SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card). In addition there is a monthly access fee of $34.95 which gives you call forwarding, call barring, numeric messaging, and email address for SMS (Short Message Service). Voice mail is available as an option for an addition $4.95 US per month. The contract is month to month and can be canceled with 30 days notice. All subscribers must fill out a Service Agreement and fax it to SatWest. Pre-paid Iridium Phone Cards are also available.

Please download the Iridium rate card for a complete listing of all rates and charges: Iridium Rate Card (pdf, 56k)

   * in addition to the $29.95 monthly flat service fee