Does the XT Pro unlocked 32GB Satellite Phone work in North and South America?

If you need service there, your own setup must use a different satellite footprint, and the first check is whether your travel corridor sits inside the network map you plan to buy for.

That matters because a satellite phone depends on line of sight to the sky and on the right roaming agreement, not just on power and buttons. We picked this model for a full review because its coverage statement is the deciding factor here, while its unlocked status only tells you the hardware is not tied to one provider.

You can find detailed performance metrics for the XT Pro to see how it handles real-world usage.

What to Check Before Buying the XT Pro

• Confirm your route is inside the coverage map you need. The listing names Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia, not the Americas.
• Check the service plan, not just the phone. “Unlocked” means the handset is not locked to one carrier, but activation still depends on the provider’s service agreement.
• Match the SIM format to the plan you already have. The XT Pro accepts a Thuraya SIM card or a GSM SIM.
• Plan for open sky at the places you will use it. Tall buildings, heavy foliage, and deep terrain can block a satellite signal even when the phone powers on.
• Confirm your emergency setup before you order. The SOS button can trigger a call or SMS to a pre-programmed number when held for 3 seconds, even when switched off.
• Check whether your use case needs more than the listed battery. The 3,000 mAh battery is suited to short emergency use, but a week of off-grid standby needs more than this listing gives you.

Who the XT Pro Fits Better Than Other Satellite Phones

The XT Pro suits you if your trips stay inside Thuraya’s covered regions and you want a satellite handset with 9 hours of talk time, 100 hours of standby, and a dedicated SOS button. It is a black, button-based phone with a 1.97 x 5.12 x 1.18 inch body, so it reads more like a compact field handset than a general smartphone replacement. Buyers who need a week of standby without recharge should also keep comparing, since the 3,000 mAh battery is not built for that length of off-grid use.

For outdoor enthusiasts, we have identified the top-rated satellite phone for hiking and camping.

Choose the XT Pro if your travel stays in its covered regions, your service plan matches its SIM needs, and you want a straightforward emergency handset rather than a global all-region phone. The 3.3 average from 4 ratings is too small a sample to settle anything about quality or reliability, so the coverage map and your own route should drive the decision instead.

If you are new to this technology, view our guide to the best satellite phone for first-time buyers.

Reviewed by the Predicament Measures editorial team. Predicament Measures writes these guides from the 60 most-reviewed satellite phone listings in our retail dataset, not from manufacturer copy.