The following is from the Globalstar site. Note that you can't get a rate from them, only a demonstration. What I think of this sort of thing is not fit to put into print. I would avoid Globalstar until this long distance stuff is laid down in concrete. It may be possible to bypass their outrageous long distance rates using some of the card systems. "These per minute rates are projected estimates only. The exchange rate used in converting per minute rates is for demonstration purposes. Due to local currency exchange rate fluctuations, the exchange rates and per minute rates are subject to change at any time, without prior notice. The actual long distance rate for a Globalstar satellite call will be computed within approximately 30 days of the call. The per minute rate will be computed using the currency exchange rate on the day Globalstar USA receives the billing record for the call. " I expect to have an Iridium phone to experiment with next week. Let you know what I think of it when I get back. I think but have not confirmed that their long distance rates are more stable. Capt. Mike Maurice Near Portland Oregon.