Netzabdeckung der Satellitennetze
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Network coverage Sweden

Iridium

Thuraya15° - South-EastElevation - Azimuth

Inmarsat19° - SouthElevation - Azimuth

Network availability notes

The above information refers in each case to the center of the country / region.

For Thuraya and Inmarsat we have indicated the elevation angle to the satellite and the azimuth. The flatter the satellite is above the horizon, the more difficult the reception will be depending on topography and buildings. This should clarify our classification. For fixed installations, the elevation angle is not crucial as long as the antenna has a clear view to the satellite.

Iridium has orbiting satellites. Here the proximity to the equator plays the decisive role, because at the equator the satellite density of the Iridium network is lowest. On the sea, however, this is negligible because there is a clear view all around, even to satellites located flat above the horizon.

Our recommendation

An Iridium phone is the first choice here. Up to a latitude of about 66°, also Inmarsat and Thuraya, but then the satellite is very close above the horizon, so that the use in the mountains is not recommended.