--- title: Satellite Communications Blog - Beyond Expectations | Pulsar | Kinley Paisley (2) description: Beyond Expectations by Pulsar – Solutions, news, and tips for reliable satellite communications. Covering Iridium, Inmarsat, and Thuraya satellite phones and terminals. 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August 21, 2015 [Satellite Phone](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/topic/satellite-phone) [satellite SMS](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/topic/satellite-sms) [satellite phone airtime](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/topic/satellite-phone-airtime) ## [How To Send Free SMS to A...](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/how-to-send-free-sms-to-a-satellite-phone-with-the-satway-app) We recently tried out the Satway app (for iOS and Android) to send free SMS messages to sa... August 12, 2015 ## [Texting and Sending SMS T...](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/texting-and-sending-sms-to-a-satellite-phone) For friends, family, and business contacts, contacting a person on a satellite phone can b... July 30, 2015 [satellite broadband](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/topic/satellite-broadband) [Iridium](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/topic/iridium) [Iridium Pilot](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/topic/iridium-pilot) [satellite data](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/topic/satellite-data) [Satellite Airtime](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/topic/satellite-airtime) [marine communications](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/topic/marine-communications) [maritime data](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/topic/maritime-data) ## [Satellite Airtime Sale! I...](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/satellite-airtime-sale-iridium-pilot-double-airtime-minutes-on-select-plans) Iridium Pilot is one of the most popular options for affordable satellite broadband Intern... July 24, 2015 [Iridium](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/topic/iridium) ## [Iridium Satellite Airtime...](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/iridium-satellite-airtime-changes-summer-2015) Iridium has implemented a few satellite airtime changes this summer, notably for its popul... June 25, 2015 ## [How The RedPort Halo WiFi...](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/how-the-redport-halo-wifi-extender-works-at-a-new-york-marina) The CTO of Global Marine Networks is currently on a boat off the East Coast of the US, tes... June 10, 2015 [Global Marine Networks](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/topic/global-marine-networks) ## [Global Marine Networks La...](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/global-marine-networks-launches-brand-new-site-redesign) Global Marine Networks launches brand new site redesign with a focus on education, ease-of... 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April 21, 2015 [satellite broadband](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/topic/satellite-broadband) [Iridium](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/topic/iridium) [cost comparisons](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/topic/cost-comparisons) [Iridium Pilot](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/topic/iridium-pilot) [Satellite Airtime](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/topic/satellite-airtime) [OpenPort](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/topic/openport) [GRIBS](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/topic/gribs) [marine weather](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/topic/marine-weather) [marine communications](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/topic/marine-communications) ## [Iridium Pilot Satellite A...](https://blog.pulsarbeyond.com/bid/362615/Iridium-Pilot-Satellite-Airtime-Budget-for-Cruising) One of the questions we often get asked is what Iridium Pilot airtime plan is best for low... 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