# XGatePhone

> Smartphone app for making satellite phone calls and sending SMS via WiFi-connected satellite devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Global Marine Networks, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xgatephone/id589946732 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Global Marine Networks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/473888757)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 277 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Russian
- Released: 2013-01-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xgatephone/id589946732/reviews.md

## What is XGatePhone?

XGate Phone is the easiest and most convenient way to make satellite phone calls with your smartphone when WiFi-connected to an approved satellite phone or router.

XGate Phone Features:
- Make satellite phone calls with your iPhone or iPad
- SMS text service over satellite
- Ability to connect headset and mic to use phone or tablet hands-free to make calls
- Easy access to phone's contacts to quickly dial friends and family
- Assign extensions
- Messaging over your local area network

Once the XGate Phone app is downloaded onto your phone,  simply WiFi-connect to an approved satellite device or router to make outgoing satellite phone calls with your smartphone. Incoming calls will be routed to the primary extension that you have designated in XGate Phone settings.

XGate Phone works with the following equipment:

    RedPort Aurora Satellite Phone Terminal
    Globalstar Sat-Fi Satellite WiFi Hotspot
    RedPort wXa-400 Satellite Router
    RedPort wXa-513 Satellite Router

Because RedPort wXa routers work with most satellite broadband units, the following satellite terminals will work with XGate Phone when using a RedPort wXa 400 or 500 series router:

- Iridium Pilot
- Inmarsat FleetBroadband
- Inmarsat BGAN
- Inmarsat Fleet One
- Thuraya IP
- Thuraya Seagull
- VSAT
- MSAT
Active satellite airtime account required to successfully make and receive voice calls. Please note that while XGate Phone is a free app, you will still be responsible for standard satellite usage fees for airtime that is used when using this software. Check with your satellite airtime provider for details before using XGate Phone.

## Key features

- Make satellite phone calls
- Send SMS text messages
- Connect headset for hands-free calls
- Access phone contacts
- Assign extensions
- Messaging over local area network


## Frequently asked questions about XGatePhone

### How does XGatePhone work?

XGatePhone allows you to make satellite phone calls and send SMS messages from your iPhone or iPad. You need to WiFi-connect to an approved satellite device or router, and an active satellite airtime account is required for service.

### What satellite devices are compatible with XGatePhone?

XGatePhone is compatible with devices like the RedPort Aurora, Globalstar Sat-Fi, and various RedPort wXa routers. It also works with satellite terminals like Iridium Pilot and Inmarsat when used with a RedPort wXa router.

### Is XGatePhone free to use?

XGatePhone is a free app to download and use. However, you will be responsible for standard satellite airtime usage fees incurred when making calls or sending messages.

### Can I make calls hands-free with XGatePhone?

Yes, XGatePhone supports connecting a headset and microphone to your phone or tablet, enabling you to make satellite calls hands-free.

### How are incoming calls handled by XGatePhone?

Incoming satellite calls will be routed to the primary extension that you have designated within the XGatePhone settings.

### What is the age rating for XGatePhone?

XGatePhone has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### When was XGatePhone last updated?

The latest version of XGatePhone, 4.1, was last updated on July 10, 2019.

### Does XGatePhone support messaging over a local area network?

Yes, XGatePhone includes a feature for messaging over your local area network in addition to satellite SMS.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1 — 2019-07-10

compiled for iOS12.  Background answering and SMS now work much better

### 3.16.5 — 2017-08-08

new ui layout. 64bit version.

### 3.7.26 — 2014-11-20

Support for background ring notification on iOS8

### 3.7.25 — 2014-11-03

Now compatible with iOS8
Background notifications now correctly registered

### 3.7.24 — 2014-10-08

Now compatible with iOS8

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