Satellite Phone → Australia

No restrictions for personal satellite phones

Details

Australia permits personal satellite phones without restrictions. Satellite networks including Iridium, Thuraya, and Inmarsat operate legally. No registration or special permit required for personal use. Popular among outback travelers for emergency communication.

Legal reference

Radiocommunications Act 1992

Practical advice

No restrictions. Satellite phones are commonly used in remote Australian areas and are available for rent at airports.

Customs authority

Australian Border Force (ABF) · https://www.abf.gov.au