What is it?
The 9500 Portable Satellite Phone provides global, reliable voice and data. Iridium Satellite provides solutions for individuals who live and work in areas outside of cellular network coverage, or in places with poor landline services. Satellite calls can be routed directly from the satellite phone to the Iridium satellites orbiting the earth.

Why do you need it?
Iridium Satellite provides solutions for individuals who live and work in areas outside of cellular network coverage, or in places with poor landline services. Satellite calls can be routed directly from the satellite phone to the Iridium satellites orbiting the earth. Global satellite service enables users to communicate in many remote or under served regions where wireless or landline networks are limited, non-existent or developing.

Features
10 Dedicated Control Keys for easy operation
Clock - displays home and travel time
Dedicated Keypad Cover
Data Capable - Use your satellite phone to transmit data with an optional RS232 adapter
Removable Satellite Antenna
Weighs less than 16 ounces
Multi-Language Support choices for prompts

Talk Time Features
Provides up to 20 hours of standby time with standard battery
Provides up to 2 hours of talk time with standard battery

Display
32 Character Optimax EL electro-luminescent display
4 X 16 illuminated graphic display

Calling Features
Auto Redial Notification
Call Barring
Call Forwarding - Unconditional, mobile subscriber busy, subscriber not reachable
Clear Last Digit/Clear All Digits
Fixed Dialing
International Access Key Sequence (+ key)
Master Clear
Master Reset
Mailbox for Numeric & Text (120 characters)
Quick Access Interface
Selectable Keypad tone (3 choices)
Selectable Ringer tone (10 choices)
Keypad Disable
Unanswered Call Indicator
VibraCall Alert
Volume Adjustment (earpiece or ringer)

Memory
100 Alpha and Numeric Memory Storage
Last 10 Numbers Dialed
Memory scroll by Location
One-Touch Dialing
Subscriber Identity Module Card (additional   memory storage)

Indicators/ Alert Features
Battery Meter
Signal Strength Meter


Visual/Audible Features
Battery Meter (always shown in display)
Visual Display of Volume Settings
Illuminated Keypad
Low Battery Warning
Status Review of Features

Usage Control Features
Automatic Display Call Timer
Automatic Lock
Call Restrictions
Display Call Timers (last call / total calls)
Display/Change Unlock Code
Electronic Lock
Programmable Audible Call Timer
Subscriber Identity Module PIN Availability (security code).