How much would service for a satellite phone cost?

Satellite phones are indispensible for people working or traveling in certain areas. The phones themselves range from about $700 to $1300, then there are activation and subscription fees to consider. Activations for most satellite phones are about $40 to $50, and the subscriptions are about $50 per month. On top of that, satellite phones bill per minute for usage and that cost varies depending on a number of factors, but expect to pay between $1 and $10 per minute. Some companies offer the option to rent satellite phones for about $12 per day plus the airtime usage fees.