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Garmin inReach but works on any phone and a bit more bandwidth so not restricted to emergency messages. Also free with most T-Mobile plans (inReach is currentl

by cma 4y ago

Garmin inReach but works on any phone and a bit more bandwidth so not restricted to emergency messages. Also free with most T-Mobile plans (inReach is currently expensive, but may drop in response if that isn't a capacity only issue).

Nextgrid 4y ago
Doesn't this require specific hardware?
- cma 4y ago
  They claimed it will work on most existing phones, but they did caveat with "aspirationally" all over the place.
  - bombcar 4y ago
    If it’s send-only than a satellite receiving a ping isn’t insane - they’re only 340 miles up.
    - mlindner 4y ago
      It's not send only. It's a standard cell phone service.
      - ars 4y ago
        It's text and data only, no voice.
  - mlindner 4y ago
    I didn't hear any claims of "aspirationally".
- mlindner 4y ago
  No, it's will be using standard cell phones with no additional hardware on the cell phone.
dboreham 4y ago
> Garmin inReach but works on any phone That's because it's an app that connects to an Iridium phone via BT.
- assttoasstmgr 4y ago
  No he's asserting that this is like Garmin inReach, but is higher bandwidth, magically works with any existing phone, and is free. Which we all know isn't going to happen. 80% of the commenters here have fallen for the banana in the tailpipe. Again.
seltzered_ 4y ago
> Also free with most T-Mobile plans I can't find anything suggesting a bundling or partnership between garmin inreach (iridium) and T-mobile. inReach has a separate subscription.