Around Rankin Inlet, and anywhere in the territories, an Iridium phone is the only reliable choice.  The phones are military grade, and will work anywhere on earth as long as you can see the sky.  

Yes, but you will need some additional accessories.  We have a short video below.  

The USB port on 9555's and 9575's is intended for Firmware upgrades and tethering only. Though the charge symbol flashes when plugged in, the power gain is minimal. 

For emergency services we always recommend the Iridium constalation.  It is the most reliable, and has the most durable phones. They produce two models, the 9555, and the 9575.

Airtime comes in two forms. Postpaid, which works like a cell phone - you get a monthly usage bill and pay a subscription. Or prepaid, which is purchasing a set amount minutes valid for a certain amount of time.  We offer an auto-recharge service for prepaid, meaning you can set up a billing account and we will take care of recharges on your behalf.

Satellite phones work just about anywhere on the planet. Satellite phones don't rely on a terrestrial cell phone network. Instead, they beam their data directly to and from satellites orbiting Earth.

Different networks have slightly different coverage. The Iridium network, most notably, has truly global coverage.

Calling a satellite phone is a lot like dialing an International phone number. 

If you are in Canada, you must dial the Canadian exit code "011" then the satellite phone number.

Absolutely.  Renting is a great alternative to purchasing.

If a user is using the device for 4 months or more out of the year, purchasing becomes more valuable.

Under 4 months a year and renting will generally be the cheaper way to go.