This Product Discontinued or Obsolete
While current owners of this device or plan may continue to find performance to be adequate for the foreseeable tech-future, we do not recommend upgrading to or purchasing it.
A consumer-friendly option that uses the Iridium network behind the scenes is the DeLorme inReach.
These rugged handheld devices cost $299 for the InReach SE or $399 for the InReach Explorer (with navigation features) and provide continuous remote tracking and support for 160-character, two-way text messages that work essentially anywhere on the planet – with plans ranging between $12 and $99/mo.
If you are headed out on a remote expedition, this would be a great bit of technology to have with you.
Review & Testing Status
Garmin purchased DeLorme and has re-released these products with larger screens and more options. We have purchased the Garmin InReach Explorer+ for review.
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