Overview
Telstra Mobile Satellite is a mobile phone solution, which uses unique Iridium™ Satellite technology to deliver a portable voice and data phone service in the remotest locations around Australia1.
The developers of the Iridium Satellite System used the familiar GSM mobile network as the model for their satellite network therefore physically, a Telstra Mobile Satellite handset looks and works like a terrestrial mobile phone, except it is slightly bigger with more powerful batteries. The coverage area serviced by the 66 orbiting Iridium satellites is virtually Australia wide.
Telstra has designed a range of access plans from which you can choose and the Iridium designed handsets come with a wide range of useful accessories to make calling from a vehicle, boat, or on foot, as simple and convenient as possible.
Handset Subsidy
Before buying a handset, it is worth checking your eligibility for a handset subsidy which is available to people who live, work or operate a business in an area not served by the terrestrial Next G™ network or GSM mobile networks.
The Satellite Phone Subsidy Scheme is an Australian Government initiative to help people living or working in the most remote parts of Australia purchase satellite mobile phones. For more information.
Telstra Shops and Telstra Mobile Satellite dealers have details of the schemes and can assist you with additional information and contacts.
Please note the application for the government subsidy must be made before you purchase your handset.
Permanent Installations
While Telstra Mobile Satellite is primarily used for handheld communications in the field, there is also a versatile desk top unit available that is suitable for permanent fixed installation. This unit is ideal for marine, mining or telemetry applications where connectivity rather than portability is required.
The Telstra Mobile Satellite fixed desk top unit has a number of sockets making it simple to configure when connecting a laptop or PC for data applications or when connecting a desktop phone handset (including cordless) for more comfort and ease of use.
For more information, click on the link below to download a detailed product sheet.
¹ Where there is a clear, wide direct line of sight between your handset and the sky. The quality of service may be affected by things such as the atmosphere, environment and surrounds, including where there is a narrow view of the sky due to things such as thick canopy cover, being in a narrow gorge or between dense tall buildings. "Australia" includes up to 200 nautical miles out to sea and all Australian external territories except Antarctica.
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Features
- Direct dial access to Australian and International numbers.
- Domestic rates are charged for calls made from, and to, destinations up to 200 nautical miles out to sea.
- The Iridium 9505A handset has a personal hands free and also comes with an accessory package including a magnetic externally mounted vehicle antenna, AC travel charger, high capacity battery, leather carry case and vehicle power adaptor.
- Choice of 6 monthly access plans (5 individual service plans and 1 Group Plan) all with included calls.
- Simplified dialling for calls from and to Australia (just dial the number including the STD code). You do not need to dial international access codes or country codes for calls placed from and to Australia.
- Telstra Mobile Satellite has direct dialling access to 000 and 112 emergency calls within Australia.
- Anyone in Australia can call your Telstra Mobile Satellite service direct by simply dialling your 01471 prefixed number.
- Free access number for support from your Telstra Mobile Satellite handset from most places in the world¹. Just dial 125 135.
- No charge to receive calls, in most places in the world¹.
- Telstra Mobile Satellite gives you the flexibility to pay your account over the phone, by post, on the internet or by BillPay. You can also pay in cash at a post office or at a Telstra Shop.
- Telstra Mobile Satellite accounts are billed in Australian dollars and on a GST compatible invoice so there are no conversions from foreign currencies required or concerns about obtaining suitable Australian GST documentation.
- Memo on-call 24x7 receptionist service available on your Telstra Mobile Satellite phone
- Most 1800,13,1300 numbers are available from your Telstra Mobile Satellite handset.
Mobile Repayment Option
Telstra's Mobile Repayment Option (MRO) gives you an easy way to purchase a Telstra Mobile Satellite phone, when you connect to any of the 24-month service plans.
Here's how it works. Simply decide to defer payment of some or the entire $1995 price of your new Iridium 9505A handset and Telstra will pay this amount upfront on your behalf.
During the contract term you will need to repay the deferred amount in equal monthly instalments. Your MRO repayments are in addition to your Telstra Mobile Satellite plan monthly fees and call charges. If your Telstra Mobile Satellite service is cancelled early, you have to pay any remaining amounts owed under your MRO agreement in addition to any Early Termination charges on your Telstra Mobile Satellite service plan.
¹Iridium Satellite LLC is prohibited from providing products and service to some countries. At present these include (and are subject to change): Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, and Poland. Therefore, use of your Telstra Mobile Satellite phone in some countries may be illegal.
Iridium
The Iridium constellation consists of 66 operational satellites and 13 spares orbiting in a constellation of six polar planes. Each plane has 11 mission satellites performing as nodes in the telephony network. The 13 additional satellites orbit as spares ready to replace any unserviceable satellite. This constellation ensures that every region on the globe¹ is covered by at least one satellite at all times.
The satellites are in a near-polar orbit at an altitude of 780 km. They circle the earth once every 100 minutes travelling at a rate of 26,931 kilometres per hour. Each satellite is cross-linked to four other satellites; two satellites in the same orbital plane and two in an adjacent plane.
The Iridium ground network is comprised of the System Control Segment and telephony gateways which are used to connect into the terrestrial telephone system.
¹Iridium Satellite LLC is prohibited from providing products and service to some countries. At present these include (and are subject to change): Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, and Poland. Therefore, use of your Telstra Mobile Satellite phone in some countries may be illegal.
$1995* package includes:
- Iridium 9505A Handset
- High Capacity Battery
- Personal Handsfree
- Portable Auxiliary Antenna
- Antenna Adaptor
- Leather Case
- AC Charger with International Plug Kit
Iridium™ Portable Auxilary Antenna
The magnetic mount antenna improves in-vehicle satellite reception and is pocket size with 1.2 metres of cabling so it can be easily moved from one vehicle to another. A larger version with fixed or magnetic mounting options is also available for permanent installation.
AC Charger with International Plug Kit
For rapid charges or to power the handset while charging battery.
Antenna Adapter
Use it to connect your handset to the Portable Auxiliary Antenna.
Iridium™ DC Car Charger
The simple way to charge or power your handset using vehicle cigarette lighter outlet.
Telstra has a full range of accessories to complement your Telstra Mobile Satellite experience including data kits, solar chargers, antenna's in-vehicle hands free kits and many more. Visit your local Telstra Shop or Telstra Mobile Satellite dealer or call us on 1800 632 995 to find out more.
Things you need to know
* Package is available when you connect to a Telstra Mobile Satellite Plan for 24 months.
Pricing
Telstra Mobile Satellite Pricing |
TMS 30 |
TMS 50 |
TMS 80 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly access fee | $30 |
$50 |
$80 |
| Value of calls included with your access fee¹ | $10 |
$20 |
$50 |
| Monthly data access fee (additional) | $24.95 |
$24.95 |
No charge |
| Call connection charge | $0.50 |
$0.45 |
$0.40 |
| Calls made from within Australia to a fixed or mobile service within Australia or made to another Telstra Mobile Satellite service located within or outside Australia (per 30 seconds or part thereof) | $0.99 |
$0.65 |
$0.50 |
| Calls made from within Australia to a fixed or mobile service located outside Australia (per 30 seconds or part thereof) | $1.175 |
$1.175 |
$1.175 |
| Calls made from outside Australia to a fixed or mobile service within Australia or made to another Telstra Mobile Satellite service located within or outside Australia (per 30 seconds or part thereof) | $1.07 (excl GST) |
$1.07 (excl GST) |
$1.07 (excl GST) |
| Incoming calls diverted directly to or retrieved from a Telstra MessageBank® or Telstra Memo® service within Australia (per 30 seconds or part thereof) | $0.43 |
$0.43 |
$0.43 |
| SMS - 160 character per message | $1.50 |
$1.00 |
$0.85 |
| Minimum cost for a 24 month contract including a Iridium 9505A handset | $2715 |
$3195 |
$3915 |
Telstra Mobile Satellite Pricing Plans |
TMS 125 |
TMS Group² |
TMS Data Only³ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly access fee | $125 |
$150 (minimum) |
$185 |
| Value of calls included with your access fee¹ | $85 |
Varies based on individual service plans |
$150 |
| Monthly data access fee (additional) | No charge |
Depends on individual service plans |
No Charge |
| Call connection charge | $0.30 |
$0.40 |
N/A |
| Calls made from within Australia to a fixed or Mobile service within Australia or made to another Telstra mobile Satellite service located within or outside Australia (per 30 sec or part) | $0.43 |
$0.50 |
$0.43 |
| Calls made from within Australia to a fixed or mobile service located outside Australia (per 30 seconds or part thereof) | $1.175 |
$1.175 |
$1.175 |
| Calls made from outside Australia to a fixed or mobile service within Australia or made to another Telstra Mobile Satellite service located within or outside Australia (per 30 seconds or part thereof) | $1.07 (excl GST) |
$1.07 (excl GST) |
$1.07 (excl GST) |
| Incoming calls diverted directly to or retrieved from a Telstra MessageBank or Telstra Memo service within Australia (per 30 seconds or part thereof) | $0.43 |
$0.43 |
$0.43 |
| SMS - 160 characters per message | $0.75 |
$0.85 |
$0.75 |
| Minimum cost for a 24 month contract including a Iridium 9505A handset | $4995 |
N/A |
$6435 |
Things you need to know
Transport
Australia is crisscrossed by an astounding 800,000 kilometres of roadways. With practical accessories such as a personal hands free, a magnetic roof antenna and a DC phone charger you can use your Telstra Mobile Satellite phone in your car or truck or even when you are away from your rig.
Telstra Mobile Satellite means "no worries" driving right across the country.
Mining
Australia is rich in mineral wealth but finding and extracting this bounty can be a tough, lonely business. With practical accessories such as vehicle hands free kits, fixed and vehicle antennas and data access, you can use your Telstra Mobile Satellite phone virtually anywhere in the country the search for treasure takes you.
Telstra Mobile Satellite phone means "no worries" prospecting right around the country.
Marine
Australia is an island continent, surrounded by nearly 60,000 kilometres of coastline. When at sea you rely on your communications system almost as much as your engine or navigation equipment.
With practical accessories such as an external fixed antenna and cabin docking station you can use your Telstra Mobile Satellite phone from in the cabin, on deck or even on land.
Remote
Australia is the world's sixth largest country (more than 7.5 million square kilometres) but not all of it can be serviced by traditional mobile networks. With a Telstra Mobile Satellite phone, out of sight doesn't have to mean out of touch. Whether you need help or just want to say "hello", you can rely on Telstra Mobile Satellite coverage right around the country.
With accessories and flexibility Telstra Mobile Satellite means "no worries" communications right around the country.
Data Applications
Telstra Mobile Satellite is able to support two types of data access for users within Australia. Telstra Mobile Satellite data is particularly useful for people working in analytical professions such as geology; mining, and exploration.
1. Dial-Up Data Service offers a data rate of up to 2.4 Kbps. You will be able to use Dial-Up Data service just as you would use the modem on your computer to dial a call through the public switched telephone network (PSTN).
You must request to have data access on your Telstra Mobile Satellite service at an additional cost.
2. Direct Internet Data Service provides connectivity from a PC, through your Telstra Mobile Satellite phone, directly to the Internet through dedicated servers at the Iridium gateway. This service utilizes transparent compression, resulting in a data rate higher than 2.8kbps, depending on content. Graphics and images will result in lower throughput.
This service is recommended for Internet browsing only. It is not suitable for remote access of corporate LANs.
¹Where there is a clear, wide direct line of sight between your handset and the sky. The quality of service may be affected by things such as the atmosphere, environment and surrounds, including where there is a narrow view of the sky due to things such as thick canopy cover, being in a narrow gorge or between dense tall buildings. "Australia" includes up to 200 nautical miles out to sea and all Australian external territories except Antarctica
Apply Now
To find out more about Telstra Mobile Satellite call 1800 632 995, visit a selected Telstra Shop or Telstra Mobile Satellite dealer or email us via the below form.
