Iridium Global Prepaid Satellite Phone Cards (100–1200 minutes) provide a pay-as-you-go way to stay connected anywhere on Earth, with no geographic restrictions. They’re ideal for travelers, remote workers, and emergency users who want maximum coverage flexibility and the excellent per-minute value without a monthly commitment.
Prepaid cards include a fixed number of minutes with a card-specific expiration period. Any unused minutes expire when the card expires; however, on most cards the remaining balance can be rolled forward by refilling the card before the expiration date (terms vary by card).
Manage your airtime through the BlueCosmo online account portal, where you can:
- Check your balance and expiration date
- Receive low-balance and expiration alerts
- Purchase one-time refills
- Enable Auto-Refill to automatically add airtime when minutes run low or expiration is approaching
Why Choose Prepaid?
Prepaid airtime is best for seasonal use, one-time trips, and emergency preparedness, offering lower per-minute costs compared to monthly plans. For continuous, year-round service, monthly plans may be a better fit.
Benefits
- Global Iridium® satellite coverage
- FREE incoming calls and text
- FREE voicemail
- No activation fees
- Convenient online activation and airtime refills
- Works with all Iridium satellite phones
Additional Info
- Regional prepaid cards are also available for users who only need coverage in specific areas
- Ships inactive and unactivated, allowing you to activate airtime through your BlueCosmo account when you’re ready to start using it
- NEED TO REFILL AIRTIME? To refill airtime on a prepaid card you already have, log in to your BlueCosmo account and select “Manage Refills” from the menu. Learn more.
Manage Airtime Online
Easy and convenient. Your BlueCosmo account gives you 24/7 access to manage your prepaid card online:
Activate your prepaid card(s) online anytime
Refill your airtime when your balance is low or nearing expiry, or choose our handy auto-refill option*
Extend the expiry date of your unused airtime*
Receive text or email alerts when your airtime is running low or about to expire
*As applicable according to your type of card.
Iridium Coverage
Only Iridium provides 100% global communications coverage
Stay connected everywhere. Iridium is the leading commercial satellite network in the world and the only one that provides voice and data communications across every inch of the planet — including the earth's oceans, airways and polar regions.
Traveler’s Note: Although the coverage of Iridium is global, travellers are advised to contact local consulate or customs office for information on any restrictions which may prohibit use.
Iridium Prepaid Terms & Conditions
- SIM cards must be activated online within 1 year of purchase
- The expiry date of your Iridium SIM card begins when the card is activated or refilled
- Maximum expiry period per account is 2 years (excludes the Global 300 card which has a maximum expiry of 1 year)
- Airtime included is estimated based on burn rates*. Usage types can be combined and will be deducted accordingly
- Calls are decremented in 20 second increments, texts are decremented per message
- Calls to check voicemail are considered outgoing calls
- Use your BlueCosmo online account to extend the expiry date for a fee, without having to refill airtime (excludes the Global 300 card)
- Airtime can be refilled at the then current retail rate of the card you choose, prior to expiry by logging in to your BlueCosmo account. When you refill, your expiry date is automatically extended, and you retain your original Iridium phone number
- Airtime balance can be carried forward for a maximum of 3 years (excludes the Global 300 card)
- Embargo restrictions apply, please check with the local Consulate and refer to the Iridium Coverage section
- BlueCosmo Service Terms apply
Rates shown below apply to all cards
| Incoming* | |
|---|---|
| Landline/cellular | FREE |
| SMS/Text messages | FREE |
| Two-stage dialing | 60 units |
| Outgoing* | |
| Landline or cellular | 60 units |
| Voicemail retrieval | 30 units |
| Other Iridium | 30 units |
| Other satellite network | 540 units |
| SMS/Text messages | 6 units/msg |
| Data | 60 units |
*Burn rates are per minute unless otherwise specified.
