On Monday Channel Five's The Gadget Show will review a Thuraya XT satellite phone provided by GTC in the deserts of Abu Dhabi. They will also review the Iridium 9555 to assess how satellite phones can be useful in remote locations. Tune in to get their reaction! The Thuraya XT is Thuraya's newest phone and boasts the longest battery life of any satellite phone on the market. It has also undergone testing to prove it's title as the toughest satellite phone making it perfect for users who need to communicate in the harshest environments. The Iridium 9555 is latest satellite phone in the Iridium range - the only satellite network to offer global coverage. This sat phone can provide a global connection to voice, fax, data and SMS services providing a variety of communication methods in remote areas and is water, shock and dust resistant. See The Gadget Show’s verdict on Monday 1st February at 8pm, Channel Five.

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