Another new cell phone with satellite communication capability
02-24-23, 07:10 AM
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Another new cell phone with satellite communication capability
This may be another option for travel in remote places where cell coverage may be unreliable or where you do not have a phone plan with the local provider.
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/24/bull...-heats-up.html
And:
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/bul...hone-in-march/
I am not buying one, just posting this as an FYI, as some users on this forum travel to far away places. I am usually only outside of cell coverage for a week or two a year, I can get by without communication for that. And my six year old Android phone is still quite functional. That said, if I was looking for a new phone, this would be on my consideration list. I know nothing else than what I read at those two links, if you have questions, I can't answer them.
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/24/bull...-heats-up.html
And:
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/bul...hone-in-march/
I am not buying one, just posting this as an FYI, as some users on this forum travel to far away places. I am usually only outside of cell coverage for a week or two a year, I can get by without communication for that. And my six year old Android phone is still quite functional. That said, if I was looking for a new phone, this would be on my consideration list. I know nothing else than what I read at those two links, if you have questions, I can't answer them.
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Thanks for that article. I did not know that the SOS feature on iPhones uses a satellite. Good to know.
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Let's hope pushing that "button" so to speak doesn't become the new TikTok, SnapChat or youTube challenge for teens.
