More Blockade-Running Technology: Cheaper Satellite Phones

After this post on DIY cell phone base stations generated interest from readers, I followed one suggestion in the comments to see whether satellite phones have gotten any cheaper recently. They have, and how. This model is currently selling for under $235 new on Amazon.com.

I have to think that they could be acquired for even less in volume through sources in India or China. Can anyone out there find a better price?