Iridium vs. Thuraya

The Iridium 9505A handset is really functional and rugged, but bulky. It is the only phone which offers completly global coverage. The Thuraya handsets are lighter and more elegant with far more features especially the new SG-2510, which offers full dual mode GSM and satellite. Do we really need a camera though? Some say it is worth having because the phone offers GmPRS service with a 60kbps download and push mail....nothing like getting that photo sent when you are in the middle of nowhere!