Hi Fellows,

Todd, concerning what my satellite phone cost and the price to operate it; I do not know! It is provided by my employer for remote communication at jobsites. I will do some research on the subject.

Dan, Thank You for the link to an excellent article on satellite phone communication, including a comparison of the different providers. I am going to direct my employer to this article and perhaps in the future I will recieve a satellite phone that actually works when I need it.

Mike