Motorola Defy Satellite Link

[insanelupus]

The satellite communication world may start getting even more interesting. I don't read this as being like a sat phone but rather a sms system.


https://www.tomsguide.com/news/this-new-dollar99-gadget-turns-any-phone-into-a-satellite-phone

 

[Bubblehide]

Sounds like a great option, and priced well.

 

[Broomd]

+1..

Musk's new phone will likely integrate seemlessly with the Starlink birds as well.

 

[Jskaanland]

I wonder what their unlimited plans will cost. I went and checked their website and couldn't find their plans listed.

 

[WV Mountaineer]

I don’t know. But, the hotspots and Inreach’s just got really cheap.

 

[logan123]

This is $150 with a free year of Skylo satellite access.

I pay way more than that for my Zoleo, which I’ve been pleased with.

Anyone try this out yet or know anything about it?

https://www.rei.com/product/227381/motorola-defy-satellite-link

 

[WMag338]

First I've heard about this. Checking it out now. Sounds like a fantastic idea.

 

[WMag338]

Maybe I’m missing something. Is this really any different than an inReach paired to your phone? Ford vs Chevy?

 

[TagEater]

Here are the subscription plans. Seems like a viable option! https://bullitt.com/en-us/

 

[jth7186]

Maybe I’m missing something. Is this really any different than an inReach paired to your phone? Ford vs Chevy?

cost.

 

[WMag338]

cost.

Gotcha!

 

[slifer]

Wow. I was just about to pickup an inreach messenger. Seems to be a great alternative. What would you guys do?

 

[jth7186]

Idk, the Motorola seems like a good option especially with service price. Whatever you do, tomorrow will have better options if you’re like me when buying with something.

 

[Dos Perros]

Already have the inReach, would like to hear some testimonials before switching just to save money.

 

[TagEater]

There certainly is something to be said about not being so reliant on one device (your phone)

 

[jth7186]

Already have the inReach, would like to hear some testimonials before switching just to save money.

That’s fair. Defy apparently operates on Inmarsat while garmin is on Iridium, which most view as superior to the old Inmarsat system. I’ve also read that Defy will eventually operate on multiple networks though.

 

[fngTony]

Wonder if this will use cell or wifi when available like the Zoleo.

 

[logan123]

One of these might be in my future.

I emailed Zoleo about battery capacity for my still in warranty (but barely) unit. They offered to send me a cord.

When I asked how a cord helps lengthen the life of a fully charged, unplugged battery, they stopped responding.

I don’t know if I replace it out of principle to stop giving them money or see if I can find a battery on Amazon.

 

[Titan_Bow]

From the article... "Recipients without the Bullitt Satellite Messenger app will receive your message via SMS, but will need to download the app if they want to respond."

Not sure I really like that, pretty sure when my wife texts me back when I inReach her, she's just doing it as a regular text message.

 

[rideold]

From the article... "Recipients without the Bullitt Satellite Messenger app will receive your message via SMS, but will need to download the app if they want to respond."

Not sure I really like that, pretty sure when my wife texts me back when I inReach her, she's just doing it as a regular text message.

Good catch. Not a huge deal if someone needs to download an app but the simplicity of how InReach works is nice for sure.