Iridium Kicks Off Annual Test Your Satellite Phone Week

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Jyoti Xenel

Iridium Communications Inc. today announces its annual "Test Your Satellite Phone Week," May 23-28, 2011, as part of an ongoing educational program reminding satellite phone users worldwide about the importance of preparing for emergencies. Users should charge and test their satellite phones periodically throughout the year to ensure they are ready before an emergency. The toll-free number will be available for users to test their satellite phones 24/7 all year long. For more information on testing your phone and emergency preparedness tips, visit www.TestYourSatellitePhone.com. Call 00-1-480-752-5105 now and get prepared !

Tips to Test Your Phone Anytime

  • Go outside
  • Turn on your phone
  • Extend the antenna toward the sky
  • Wait for the green LED network indicator
  • Dial 00 + country code + phone number
  • Press the green button to start your call
*Calls from Iridium handsets will not be charged airtime.

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