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Prepaid Cards vs. Postpaid Subscriptions

Pay now or pay later.

Take the time to choose which one is right for you.

Prepaid Cards

If you are a seasonal user, on a fixed budget or aren’t concerned with having an ‘always on’ satellite service, prepaid cards are a great option. You’ll pay upfront, get great rates, and access Roadpost’s exclusive online tools designed to help you manage the valuable airtime you have paid for. Check out prepaid card options.

Postpaid Subscriptions

The convenience of uninterrupted service without having to manage usage, postpaid plans are ultimately flexible and hassle free. Because postpaid plans are ‘always on’ until cancelled, you’ll never run out of airtime. Whether you want satellite service for a month or forever, we offer competitive options to suit every need. You’ll pay a monthly service fee and receive detailed call records. Check out Iridium Phone Subscriptions.

The Comparison

	Prepaid Cards Postpaid Subscriptions
	Best suited for... Temporary or seasonal usage Regular usage throughout the year Benefits No monthly fees or contracts. Free voicemail Maximum convenience, flexibility and great airtime rates Rates and details From 91¢/minute to $2.13/minute FREE incoming calls FREE incoming texts FREE voicemail +1 Access unavailable From 91¢/minute to $1.49/minute FREE incoming calls FREE incoming texts Voicemail access $5.95/month (includes 2 free months + 10 minutes of calls to voicemail/month) +1 Access $9.95/month Do my airtime minutes expire?1 Minutes expire from 1 to 24 months depending on the card you purchased Unused minutes roll over month to month for up to 12 months3 Does my service expire?1 SIM cards expire in 1 to 24 months, depending on card you purchased SIM card is unlimited; it does not expire while your contract is open When do I pay for my airtime minutes? In advance Every month Do I have to top up my airtime?2 Yes No Will call details appear in my monthly statement? No Yes Minute pooling or sharing available? No Yes3 Coverage Worldwide or regional prepaid cards available Worldwide Ready to choose? Iridium Prepaid Card or Compare Iridium Prepaid Cards Iridium Phone Subscriptions

1Prepaid card expiry can be extended
2Airtime top ups can be completed within 24 hours, Mon-Fri. (excluding holidays)
3For bundled subscription minute plans only