Satellite Texting in the Mountains

[Holeintheheadgang]

As mentioned before, I can do more in a five-minute phone call then I can in three hours texting and connecting with my InReach even paired to my phone.
Newer model Iridium sat phone has a preprogramed SOS button and some GPS features.
Sat phone and minutes are more expensive than Garmin communicators and plans.

 

[Adam Gibbs]

I'm due for a phone upgrade, and don't currently have an inreach or zoleo. I was going to purchase one for this years hunt, but may just do a phone with the capability instead.

Is it just the iPhone so far that satellite messaging is available on, or are there android options now as well?

 

[Packer9037]

Last check it was just iPhone with android slated for later this spring/summer but that could have just been on Verizon.

 

[jrs1087]

Following.

 

[dfish]

I didn’t realize this was even a thing. Might have to cancel the inreach at some point.

 

[MTriplett]

I looked up some of the recent conversations on the new satellite texting feature but convos seemed to be varied around service provider or InReach/Zoleo devices. My buddy has ATT and is on a cruise in the Caribbean, seems to be working pretty well. Any guys with experience using it in the mountains? If so, what service?

I used my AT&T iPhone in Nebraska for texting and seemed to work pretty good. Took me a minute to figure out the icon in the top right of the phone tho. I’m not to tech savvy


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[TheDeathWind]

Both is the answer… for now.

 

[AZP]

Used satellite texting and sold my inreach the following week.