I would accept your argument if all handsets had this functionality built in. As it is now, only forthcoming devices from one MFG is availing this as an additi

I would accept your argument if all handsets had this functionality built in. As it is now, only forthcoming devices from one MFG is availing this as an additional paid service with free introductory period. If I had an Iridium handset and the sub ran out and I was adrift, would I still be able to make an emergency call? On the other hand maybe let it fallback as a PLB.