How To Call Using Iridium Two Stage Dialing

Iridium Two-Stage Dialing is a cost-saving forwarding service that allows callers to reach Iridium satellite phones by dialing a U.S.-based number, rather than dialing the Iridium number directly.

This service is automatically included with all Iridium postpaid and prepaid SIMs.

Why Use Two-Stage Dialing?

• Standard international rates to Iridium numbers are often very expensive.
• Two-Stage Dialing routes the call through an Arizona-based (U.S.) number, so callers are charged only the standard long-distance rate for calling the U.S.

Steps to Call an Iridium Number Using Two-Stage Dialing

1. Dial 1-480-768-2500, a U.S.-based , Arizona number.
2. When prompted, enter the full 12-digit Iridium number you wish to call, starting with 8816-XXX-XXXXX. Do not include any other prefix.

Example:

If your Iridium number is 8816-310-12345, callers would:

• Dial 1-480-768-2500.
• Then enter 881631012345 when prompted.

Charges for Iridium Subscribers (Receiving the Call)

The Iridium subscriber who receives a Two-Stage Dialed call will be charged a per-minute fee.

Postpaid (Monthly) Plans

• Incoming Two-Stage calls are billed per minute.
• Rates are listed on the Plans page. To view them, click on Expand for details right under the card options.

Prepaid Plans

• Two-Stage calls are charged at the standard outgoing rate, deducted from your available balance.
• For detailed burn rates, see the Prepaid Burn Rate Chart. To view this chart, click on Expand for details right under the card options.

Important: Charges begin immediately upon connection, regardless of the Iridium subscriber's monthly minute plan, and will appear on your invoice or be deducted from your prepaid balance.