From Oz to Austria - Contact Any Number In The World With A Satellite Phone
Being able to contact the RFDS or the nearest emergency services when you're in the outback is fundamental to ensuring the safety of you and your fellow travellers. But what if something happens to one of your family back home? There might be news of a baby. A marriage. An injury. Or just a query about how to defrost soup in the microwave.
Keeping those communication lines open
A satellite phone is one of the few means by which you can stay in touch with anyone, anywhere in the world, which makes them an attractive technology for anyone embarking on outback travel. A satellite phone works much like a mobile phone, except instead of using a series of towers on the ground, the system uses a network of satellites in the air, thereby effectively eliminating interference from mountains, trees and other obstructions to terrestrial networks. As long as you are outdoors, you can generally use a satellite phone to call any number in the world.
Staying part of the big picture
So not only does a satellite phone provide fantastic insurance against the inconvenience of accidents and other unforseen mishaps that can and do occur while travelling in remote Australia, it also allows you to get off the grid with the peace of mind that you're not completely disconnected from your loved ones (but you can ignore their call). The Australian Government has developed the Satellite Phone Subsidy Scheme to make satellite phones more accessible and affordable for people living, working or enjoying extended travel in the most remote parts of Australia. The initiative provides a subsidy towards the purchase of a satellite phone. Depending on your principal address and the price of the phone you purchase, the scheme subsidises between 50% and 85% of the retail price, with a maximum of $1000.
Contact us so we can get you contactable
Although not all of our customers will be eligible for the subsidy scheme, talking to the knowledgeable staff at Time Plus Communications will save you time and money when you purchase a satellite phone. Tapping-in to our 33 years of experience in all forms of communication technology is the best and most efficient way for you to research the numerous satellite phone handsets and networks available today. |