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If that phone doesn't make free calls .. I reserve my comment

No it's a Satellite Phone, it doesn't make free calls.

For Sale: Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone at a give away price.

N250,000

Call: 08052006999

With 66 low orbiting satellite, there simply is no other satellite phone that offers coverage over every square foot of our big blue planet. Iridium works everywhere!.

If a cell tower goes down during an emergency, the whole network is at risk of being overloaded or may fail entirely. One of the most important tech tools for any prepper is a satellite phone, which bypasses entirely the local system.

Specifications:
Industrial-grade design for unparalleled durability, Compact physical footprint for streamlined portability, Intuitive user interface for out-of-the-box functionality, Enhanced SMS and email messaging capability, Integrated speakerphone, Headset and hands-free capability, Internally stowed antenna. Mini-USB data port and support for phone as modem. 21 supported menu languages

Dimensions: 143 mm (L) x 55 mm (W) x 30 mm (D) Z Weight: 266 g (9.4 oz)

Operating Temperature Range: -10 °C to+55 °C

Duration: Standby time: up to 30 hours Talk time: up to 3.1 hours

Display: 200 character illuminated graphic display Volume, signal and battery strength meters, Illuminated weather-resistant keypad

Calling Features: Integrated speakerphone, Quick-connect to Iridium voice mail, Two-way SMS and short email capability, Preprogrammable International Access Code (00 or +) Mailbox for voice, numeric & text messages Selectable ring and alert tones (8 choices)

Memory: 100-entry internal address book, with capacity for multiple phone numbers, email addresses and notes, SIM card address book with 155-entry capacity. Call history retains received, missed and dialed calls.

Usage Control Features:
User-configurable call timers to manage costs, Keypad lock and PIN lock for additional security.

Iridium 9555 satellite phone package includes: AC charger, international plug kit, DC travel charger, hands-free headset, auxiliary antenna adapter, 5' external auxiliary antenna, USB data cable, quick-start guide, user guide, and CD-ROM.