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Here is a list of satellite phone handsets, service providers and Internet access.
Globalstar Satellite Phone Service
One of the most prominent satellite phone system currently in operation, with 48 satellites and coverage in more than 30 countries.
Iridium Satellite Phone Network
The first global satellite phone service, based on 66 satellites revolving around the globe.
Crescent City Satellite Phones
Provides fixed satellite phone systems throughout North America, Central America and the Caribbean on land or at sea.
Seven Seas Communications
Calls itself the leading provider of mobile satellite communication services. Offers phones and services from various providers, as well as a ISDN 64k satellite data connection for use with your computer!
Inmarsat
Offers the Mini-M satellite phone, an alternative to Irridium and Globalstar services. The phone is about the size of a notebook computer and can be used virtually anywhere in the world for voice, fax or data at 64kbps.
Glocom's Gemini-128
A high speed satellite data terminal capable of up to 128 kbps data transmission over the Inmarsat network.

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