Thread: Does anybody use a Signal Booster/Amplifier instead of Sat Phones

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

That Optus Satsleeve looks like a good idea. I might investigate it further. Wonder if anyone here has tried it?

When they say $888rrp, is that the upfront cost for just the Satsleeve?

Don't go the sleeve. Get the un-docked version that's out there..

Yep the $800 ish price is for the handset outright purchase the way I read it.

It also can be bought in 2 versions one with a clip that grips the phone and the other on a stand. There are no physical connectors like the old sleeves as the connection to your phone is by wi-fi just like a hot spot.

Cheers

Steve

We were 120 Klicks offshore Broome with one of Telstra Wifi devices (4g) you know little data only wifi devices they cost about $100 plus we had range extender aerial also from Telstra not expensive doing all our email and comms from that. I was amazed cause we were a long way from anywhere perhaps another option use that then Skype/WhatsApp from you wifi

I'm looking at this at the moment too. The sat phone sleeves are actually a full satphone but you need an app to connect your smartphone to it. I wouldn't bother. Go the handset. Best I can see is a good condition second hand handset for $600 then $15/month with no contract. $1/min for calls.

I've considered the booster thing but i just know I'll still end up spots that don't have coverage and if I've spent the money on this I want it to work basically everywhere. This is particularly true where we go often - in the mountains. If you're in a flat desert or on the ocean a mobile booster sure could go a long way. But if there's a mountain 1km away from you forget I reckon.