Range Global Services, Llc

What Range Global Services, Llc does

Range Global Services, LLC (RGS) is a privately held Texas LLC founded circa 1998 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, that resells and bundles satellite communications services for customers operating beyond terrestrial network coverage. The company's technology stack rests on third-party satellite constellations — primarily Iridium (100% pole-to-pole coverage), with Inmarsat BGAN for higher-bandwidth data and Ligado for supplementary capacity. RGS does not own or operate satellite infrastructure; instead it packages upstream airtime into subscription, rental, and prepaid SIM products, and supplements them with ruggedized handsets (Iridium 9555, 9575, GO!), push-to-talk devices (Iridium PTT), a two-way satellite messenger (ACR Bivy Stick), and a portable BGAN terminal (Cobham Explorer 510).

The business operates a hybrid direct-to-consumer and channel-led GTM model. End customers transact through rangeglobal.com, a toll-free sales line (888-386-9517), and email, while nine regional dealers — spanning the UK, Germany, Caribbean, US Virgin Islands, Guam, Tanzania, and the Netherlands — provide local sales and support in maritime, adventure, and government verticals. Pricing is structured around monthly subscriptions ($125–$400 for the "No Equipment to Buy" bundled plans), short-term rentals ($170/2 weeks to $250/month), prepaid SIM cards valid 6–24 months, and PTT talkgroup fees ranging from free to $2,300/month for super-sized coverage areas. RGS employs 1–10 people and leverages its 25-year operating history, US-based 480 area code numbers, minute-pooling for fleet accounts, and a Full Range Service Plan warranty as primary competitive differentiators. Customer concentration skews toward niche ocean rowing (Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, Global Solo Challenge 2027), remote hunting/outdoor, industrial remote-site, and emergency response segments, with no disclosed revenue, headcount growth, or institutional funding.

Name

Range Global Services, Llc

Legal name

Range Global Services

Website

https://rangeglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Range Global Services is a privately held satellite communications reseller that bundles Iridium, Inmarsat, and Ligado airtime with handsets, rentals, and prepaid SIMs for maritime, remote industrial, emergency response, and outdoor adventure customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Satellite Communications Services

NAICS

Telecommunications Resellers (517121), Satellite Telecommunications (5174), Satellite Telecommunications (51741)

SIC

Radiotelephone Communications (4812)

akta.pro primary industry

Satellite Mobility Connectivity (Maritime, Aviation, Rail, Land Mobile) (HDAIAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Satellite Network Operations & Capacity Services (NOC, Capacity Leasing, Managed Payload Services) (HDAIAJAI), Satellite Broadband Internet Access (Consumer/SMB) (HDAIAJAA)

Keywords

• Satellite communications services
• Satellite phone airtime
• Satellite equipment rentals
• Prepaid SIM cards
• Remote connectivity solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Satellite Airtime Services: Monthly recurring subscription plans providing satellite voice and data minutes. Plans range from 75-400+ minutes per month with overage charges. Revenue is recurring monthly with 12-month contract requirements.
2. Equipment Sales: One-time purchase of satellite phones and accessories including Iridium 9555 ($1,295), Iridium 9575 ($1,495), Iridium GO! ($995), Iridium PTT ($1,495), and ACR Bivy Stick ($329.95).
3. Equipment Rentals: Short-term rental of satellite phones at weekly ($170/2 weeks), monthly ($230-250/month), and seasonal ($185-195/month) rates. Includes bundled airtime minutes.
4. Prepaid SIM Cards: One-time prepaid airtime purchases valid for 6-24 months with minutes ranging from 200-4,000. Includes regional plans for Canada/Alaska, Africa/Middle East, Latin America, and global coverage.
5. PTT Talk Group Services: Monthly fees for Push-to-Talk talk group coverage areas ranging from FREE (Small/Medium with device purchase) to $2,300/month (Super talk group up to 2,500,000 sq km).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Range Global Services sells and rents satellite phones, terminals, and two-way satellite communicators (Iridium 9555, 9575, GO!, Push-To-Talk, ACR Bivy Stick, Cobham Explorer 510 BGAN) and bundles them with airtime service plans including No Equipment to Buy monthly subscriptions, prepaid regional SIM cards, and short-term rentals. Services run primarily over the Iridium satellite network with pole-to-pole global coverage, supplemented by Inmarsat BGAN and Ligado networks.

Product overview

Range Global Services is a satellite communications service provider offering a portfolio of satellite phones and terminals bundled with airtime service plans. Rather than selling equipment outright, RGS provides hardware through rental, prepaid SIM, and No Equipment To Buy bundled plans where equipment costs are included in monthly service fees. The product lineup centers on Iridium satellite phones (Iridium 9555, Iridium 9575, Iridium GO!) complemented by the ACR Bivy Stick two-way satellite communicator and Cobham Explorer 510 BGAN terminal. Services are offered through prepaid SIM cards for regional coverage (Northern Lights, Africa/Middle East, Latin America, and global plans), rental plans (two-week, monthly, seasonal), and bundled No Equipment To Buy plans. Additional offerings include Iridium Push-To-Talk for group communications with configurable talk groups, regional voice plans (North America, Global, Middle East), and the Full Range Service Plan for equipment warranty coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Iridium 9555 A satellite phone with an intuitive user interface supporting 21 menu languages, offering voice, SMS, and email capabilities with real global mobile coverage over the Iridium network. Targeted at individuals, enterprises, and government users needing reliable off-grid voice communications.
• Iridium 9575 A ruggedized Iridium handset with GPS positioning, online tracking, data tethering, and an SOS emergency button. Jet water resistant, shock resistant, and dust proof with military-grade durability for harsh environments.
• Iridium GO! A compact, rugged portable satellite hotspot creating a global voice and data connection that turns smartphones into satellite devices, supporting up to 5 smart devices simultaneously via Wi-Fi.
• ACR Bivy Stick A two-way satellite communicator that pairs with a smartphone app via Bluetooth to provide two-way text messaging, SOS, location sharing, one-touch check-in, and detailed weather reports over the Iridium network.
• Cobham Explorer 510 A compact BGAN terminal providing data speeds up to 464kbps with IP-66 compliance, integrating with smart devices via the EXPLORER Connect App to deliver voice and internet access in remote areas over the Inmarsat network.
• Iridium Push-To-Talk A ruggedized push-to-talk system delivering fast, secure group communications via the Iridium satellite network with configurable talkgroup coverage areas, operating on-foot, in-vehicle, or in-building.
• No Equipment to Buy Plans Bundled equipment and airtime service plans (Range 100, Range 200, Range 360, Range Unlimited) where RGS retains ownership of the device, eliminating upfront equipment purchase and including accessories, voice, data, U.S.-based phone number, voicemail, and the Full Range Service Plan.
• Prepaid SIM Cards Prepaid airtime SIM cards for Northern Lights (Canada/Alaska), Africa/Middle East, Latin America, Range 600 Global, and Range 4000 Global, offering 200-4,000 minutes with validity periods of 6-24 months.
• Rental Plans Short-term satellite phone rentals for Iridium 9555, 9575, and GO! devices including Two Week, Monthly (1-3 months), and Seasonal (4+ months) plans with bundled airtime minutes and per-minute overage charges.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 customer support availability with live representatives
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, regional and core.

• Global Solo ChallengeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2025RGS renewed its partnership with the Global Solo Challenge 2027, providing Iridium phones and airtime solutions to skippers in this non-stop around the world race. The partnership includes equipment rental, purchase, and airtime services for over 100 registered skippers from 23+ nations. RGS provides 24/7 support and free consultations on satellite communications needs.
• Travis WesteregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner for Antigua and Barbuda and the Caribbean. Provides local sales and support for satellite communications equipment and services. Contact: [email protected], +1-268-775-4189.
• DWC Technologies, LLCregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSatellite phone rental partner based in Morgan City, Louisiana. Provides equipment rentals and sales support in the Gulf Coast region. Contact: [email protected], 985-397-1786.
• Victory AdventuresregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based adventure partner led by Fraser Mowlem. Provides satellite communications solutions for UK adventurers and expedition groups. Contact: [email protected], +44 7712813821.
• GSMprofiregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman partner based in Trier providing satellite phone services in Germany and Europe. Contact: [email protected], +49 651 12190. Website: sat-telefon.de.
• GET, LLC (Guam)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner for Guam providing satellite communications equipment and services in the Pacific region. Contact: [email protected], 671-483-0789.
• Rannoch AdventureregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based adventure partner specializing in maritime communications. Contact: [email protected], +44 1621 782127.
• Sun Machineries LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania providing satellite communications throughout East Africa. Contact: [email protected], +255 716 675185.
• Viya - US Virgin IslandsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner for US Virgin Islands providing satellite communications solutions. Contact: [email protected], +1-340-777-8492.
• The Ocean Rowing CompanyregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetherlands-based partner specializing in ocean rowing communications. Website: theoceanrowingcompany.com.
• IridiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership with Iridium Communications for satellite network services. RGS provides voice, data, and messaging services using the Iridium satellite network which offers 100% global pole-to-pole coverage. RGS is an authorized Iridium service provider offering Iridium phones, GO!, and PTT devices.
• InmarsatcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership with Inmarsat for BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) services. RGS offers Cobham Explorer 510 devices utilizing Inmarsat's network for high-speed data communications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Globalstar (SPOT): Satellite operator and SPOT messenger brand offering comparable consumer SOS/messaging devices to RGS's Bivy Stick product line — overlapping customer use cases in outdoor adventure and lone-worker safety.
• Garmin (inReach): Consumer satellite messenger brand (inReach) competing directly against Iridium GO!, ACR Bivy Stick, and similar products RGS sells — broader consumer electronics incumbent with deep retail distribution.
• Inmarsat (Viasat): Satellite network operator supplying BGAN capacity and airtime that RGS resells via Cobham Explorer 510 — incumbent partner whose direct enterprise sales and pricing actions directly affect RGS's BGAN revenue stream.
• Iridium Communications: The underlying satellite network operator whose wholesale capacity, devices, and reseller economics form the foundation of RGS's offering — a broad incumbent whose direct-to-consumer strategy and partner economics directly shape RGS's margin and go-to-market.

Regional players

• Thuraya Telecommunications: Satellite operator with regional coverage across Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe — overlaps with RGS's Middle East and Africa prepaid SIM offerings but serves primarily EMEA rather than the Americas.

Direct peers

• Roadpost: Long-established satellite phone reseller and rental provider serving adventure, marine, and remote-worker customers with Iridium and Inmarsat hardware on subscription and prepaid plans — highly comparable catalog and pricing structure.
• Pivotel Satellite: Australian satellite communications reseller offering Iridium, Inmarsat, and BGAN services to maritime, agricultural, and remote-industry customers — comparable product portfolio focused on a different regional market.
• Outfitter Satellite: Iridium and Inmarsat reseller specializing in outdoor adventure, hunting, fishing, and expedition markets — direct competitor in the same niche customer segments RGS targets via Jack Hume Adventures and similar accounts.
• BlueCosmo Satellite Communications: Authorized Iridium and Inmarsat reseller offering satellite phones, airtime plans, rentals, and BGAN terminals to consumers and enterprise — directly comparable business model, product catalog, and target customer base to RGS.

Emerging players

• ACR Electronics (Bivy): Manufacturer of the Bivy Stick satellite communicator that RGS resells and integrates with its service plans — technology supplier whose product roadmap, pricing, and direct-sales decisions affect RGS's positioning in the two-way satellite messenger segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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