Globalstar GSP-1700 Satellite Phone with 100 Prepaid Minutes

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« Item   Item » Globalstar GSP-1700 Satellite Phone with 100 Prepaid Minutes Color screen with four-line, 48-character display features battery level, voice mail status, SMS message indicator and satellite signal quality. Comfortable and lightweight design features a rotating satellite antenna that stows into the handset when not needed and a rechargeable Li-Ion battery. Free position-location service determines Lat/Lon coordinates of position with an accuracy up to six miles but generally within 200 yards of phone. Globalstar satellite network offers coverage on nearly every continent; no coverage above the Arctic Circle or in Antarctica; see coverage map below. Globalstar's Low-Earth orbit satellite network virtually eliminates voice delay and helps increase battery life through efficient call switching. Globalstar's satellite network features 52° satellite inclination for better visibility in temperate regions and superb voice quality. Includes 100 prepaid minutes that can be used within one year of activation, anytime and anywhere within the Globalstar Home Service Territory. Lighted keypad makes dialing easy in poor lighting; standard micro-size (2.5mm) headset jack attaches handsfree headsets (sold separately). No matter where you choose to roam, the GSP-1700 can keep you connected with text (SMS), data and crystal-clear voice services. One of the lightest and smallest satellite phones available, the Globalstar GSP-1700 includes prepaid airtime for use in nearly any backcountry area. Optional Bluetooth® adapter (sold separately) provides compatibility with most Bluetooth headsets. Package contents: phone, Li-Ion battery, AC wall charger, user's manual and quick-start guide. Path Diversity™ receiver technology ensures call quality and reliability by connecting with at least two, and up to four, satellites per call. Phone menus available in six languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Cantonese and Russian. Please refer to attached PDF documents below for more detailed information. More info + price