Satellite Phone → United States

Legal for personal use without restrictions

Details

The United States allows personal satellite phones without any special permits or registration. Iridium (US-based company), Globalstar, and other satellite networks operate freely. FCC type-approval is required for devices sold commercially but travelers bringing personal devices face no restrictions.

Legal reference

FCC Part 25 regulations

Practical advice

No restrictions on bringing or using satellite phones in the US.

Customs authority

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) · https://www.cbp.gov