::  Satellite RENTAL

Who rents satellite phones?

Executives going on holiday to remote locations who need to be contactable or who want to stay in touch. If its hunting in remote N.Z or some other remote corner of the planet or big game charter fishing -an Iridium or an Inmarsat satellite phone provides the answer.

Who else?

Consultants, aid workers, exploration workers, telecommunication workers and many others traveling to remote parts of the globe. Services include voice, fax and data at speeds from 2.4 kbps to 64 kbps depending on the equipment.

TV and radio reporters covering a story in a remote location can file the story with broadcast quality audio and digital video, utilizing Inmarsat's latest high speed data equipment called the Nera World Communicator plus, special hardware and software to compress the file.

What are the advantages of using a satellite phone?

It will work almost anywhere, providing you have line of sight. It is completely independent of the local telecommunication infrastructure available. Iridum coverage is truly global. Click here for the Inmarsat Mini-M and M4 coverage map.

What is this "line of sight"?

All satellite phones need line of sight to operate. This usually means the satellite phone (or antenna) must be located outside to send or receive a call. In certain cases they will work inside buildings (with large clear glass windows), provided the windows are facing the right direction with a clear and unobstructed view of the sky.

Can you call any telephone?

Yes, cell phones, landlines, other satellite phones, home, your office, any phone.

What are the disadvantages of satellite phones?

Briefly - size, weight, line of sight and cost. Iridium satellite phones are walkie talkie size, Inmarsat phones are laptop size -weighing approximately 2.4 kgs for the Mini-M, to 4.5 kgs for the World Communicator.

How do I know what type of satellite phone I need?

Please call the dedicated satellite team atCynotech Satellite to discuss your requirements.

How do I pay for the rental satellite phone?

Your rental cost will be debited from your credit card (in case of individual customers) on delivery of the rental satellite phone. Call charges will be debited to your credit card on a monthly basis. Corporate customers will issue a works/purchase order for all relevant charges.

Is own insurance required for a rental phone?

Insurance is required. The party renting the phone is obligated under our rental agreement to pay us the current value if they do not return the phone or if it is damaged. You may insure the phone yourself, just ask us for the current value. Alternatively we can insure the phone for you from NZ$5/day plus GST with an excess from NZ$450.

What are the rental charges?

Current rental charges range from NZ$ 25 a day depending on the equipment and customized configuration of optional accessories with call charges little more than roaming on a cell phone. Normal period is for a month, less than a month by negotiation.

Conditions

Damaged equipment will be repaired or replaced at the Hirer's expense. You must let us know straight away (within 24 hours) if it becomes lost or stolen so that we can limit your exposure to call costs incurred by any other person.

The term "any destination" means a call terminating on a landline or PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) phone, i.e. an ordinary telephone or cellular phone. Rates for calls between Satellite phones are much more expensive. Please ask us about these call charges if you might be using this service. Rental period shall start from the time of collection or delivery and end once the phone is returned to Cynotech Satellite.

How do I get a rental satellite phone?

Contact the Cynotech Satellite Team. We can fax a rental agreement form to you.

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