iPhone -> Thuraya sat phone
 

Looks like a sleeve that slips over your iPhone and makes it a thuraya sat phone which covers everywhere except Americas afaik.
(coverage map)

Dont what what it costs but might be handy for travellers

Introducing the Thuraya SatSleeve for iPhone

Ch

Price is €750 in The Netherlands, plus €45 for the simcard and €85 for 80 minutes airtime. That's a lot of money. On the other hand it's cheaper than dedicated satellite phones and you have only one phone to worry about.

Edit: I saw an offer in the UK for €580, including card and airtime. I think I'll wait a bit more....

Happy travels,

Gee

Just bought one. It's a bit bulky, being used to a slim iPhone. Installs easily and works like a treat (in The Netherlands).
I'll update next year somewhere from Africa:yes:

Happy trails,

Gee

http://www.geehurkmans.com/blogs/satsleeve.jpg

Thuraya Satsleeve for sale
 

Hi all,

My Thuraya Satsleeve is for sale. Original price 580 euro, and I'm selling for 295 euro, including 100 usd airtime!

Interested? Send me an pm.

Cheers,

Gee

What did you think about the phone? Care to write a review?

Dave

Hi Dave,

The phone didn't miss a beat, it worked wherever and whenever I needed it. When I got stranded in northern Sudan it was my only means of communication, and I was very glad to have it with me! Attaching it to the iPhone is straightforward, quick and easy, and you have all your contacts available.

Cheers,

Gee

Hi there... is the iPhone connection for the 4 or 5????

Hi,

My Satsleeve has an adapter for the iPhone 4/4S.
There's also a separate adapter available for the iPhone 5:

Thuraya SatSleeve Adaptor for iPhone 5 /5S - Satellite Phones EU

Cheers,

Gee

Many thanks for the reply... I'm quite tempted, if its still available. I have a friend who lives in the Netherlands, so picking it up or sending it would not be a problem... will have a think and get back to you.

Cheers Kevin

Hi Kevin,

see p.m.

Cheers,

Gee

Sorry...i don't seem to have a P.M.???