Is voicemail included with a satellite phone rental/pager rental?
Yes! All Iridium phones are set up with a generic message for people to be able to use your rental satellite phone. If necessary, WCC provides you with instructions on how to personalize your satellite phones voicemail. • Can I purchase insurance for the satellite rental phone/pager? WCC is not a licensed insurance carrier, but does offer loss/damage protection coverage on Iridium satellite rental equipment. For a weekly fee, customers can cover the Iridium rental phone only in case of loss, damage, or theft. Please see our Iridium rental agreement or contact us directly for specific policy details. • Will I need more than a standard rental kit, i.e. do I need any accessories? Extra Batteries/Solar Charger If you are traveling without the ability to charge or if your trip is for three weeks or more you may consider taking an extra Iridium battery as back up. For trips with an unknown duration or those lasting several months, a solar charger would be a great idea. Although the battery i