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IsatPhone 2

Powerful, reliable, and rugged satellite phone, IsatPhone 2 keeps you connected with voice and text communications in the remotest parts of the world.

Stay connected with IsatPhone 2

Reliable and ruggedized voice calling

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Using Viasat’s L-band network, the IsatPhone 2 gives you high-quality voice communications and up to 99.9% coverage in all but the most polar latitudes. It’s reliable, rugged and robust, but also ergonomic and easy to use; and with fast network registration, it can be there when you need it most. With up to 160 hours standby time and up to eight hours of active talk-time, it’s also built to work the same shifts you do.

As well as the features you’d expect as standard (voicemail, text messaging, Bluetooth), the IsatPhone 2 also includes incoming call alerts even with the antenna stowed – so you never miss a vital call - location tracking, inbuilt access to GEOS emergency assistance and a one-touch support mode to send your GPS location data to a pre-set emergency number.

Benefits

Highly dependable: Operating over Viasat’s global L-band network with up to 99.9% network availability for reliable call stability and seamless roaming worldwide.

Always connected: Location services, including tracking and an assistance button, keep people updated with your GPS co-ordinates when it matters. Receive notification of inbound calls, even with the antenna stowed.

Extremely tough build: Engineered to withstand the most extreme conditions, IsatPhone 2 operates between -20°c and +55°c, has humidity tolerance up to 95%, and is dust, splash, and shock resistant.

Easy to read and use – including Bluetooth hands-free: User-friendly interface with a large, high-visibility, scratch-resistant, transflective display that’s clear to read even in bright sunlight.

Worldwide assistance: Monthly service plans provide free worldwide emergency assistance from GEOS. Once configured, a single push of the assistance button will send a message to the GEOS 24/7 emergency response center which will liaise with the most appropriate emergency services to get you the help you need.

Service plans at your call

Choose from pre-paid, pay monthly, single SIM or shared corporate allowance plans. And regardless of whether you need a minimum commitment of one month or 12, we have a plan that will meet your needs.

What’s more, customers on our monthly plan benefit from worldwide emergency assistance from GEOS, who will alert the most appropriate emergency service to get you the help you need at the push of a button 24/7.

Testing your IsatPhone 2

To ensure you get the most out of your IsatPhone 2, we recommend you regularly test it following these four easy steps:

Extend the antenna upwards
Wait until ‘Ready for service’ is displayed
Type in our test number, +870 77699 9999
Press green button to call

Please let your account manager/provider know if you encounter any issues.

If you’re looking for more information on IsatPhone 2’s technical specifications, coverage, or service plans, please download the service sheet.

IsatPhone 2 in action

Where IsatPhone 2 makes a difference

Agriculture

Supporting workforce in remote areas where safety is a key concern.

Aid and NGO

Helping connect first responders where reliable lines of communication define how quickly they can reach those in need of help.

Male explorer using an IsatPhone 2 near a tent in a rugged mountainous environment

Exploration and leisure

For explorers who need to communicate with basecamp and individuals who are traveling into areas without reliable terrestrial connectivity.

Mining

Helping connect remote workers with control centers to improve efficiency and safety.

Oil and gas

Helping enable remote workers to send data diagnostics, seek technical guidance, and to safely and effectively conduct exploration.

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Utilities

Helping connect maintenance crews who frequently work in remote locations.

Related use cases

Features

All-round communications connectivity

Includes voicemail, SMS, and email.

Assistance button and tracking

Helps get emergency assistance by sending GPS location information.

Pre-set emergency number

Enables text to be sent to a pre-set emergency number.

Hands-free

Bluetooth feature supports hands-free use.

Ready to use 24/7

45-second network registration.

Long battery life

Up to eight hours talk time and 160 hours standby.

Multilingual

Supports Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish.

IsatPhone 2 service sheet

IsatPhone 2 (Model 2.1) – Declaration of Conformity