Satellite phones are not like normal cell phones. You do not have to be within a certain distance from a cell tower or an internet connection. Satellite phones work as long as you are within range of one of the satellites on the network. As long as you choose a phone with a wide network such as Iridium, you will pretty much have service wherever you can see the sky.

In this blog post, we are going to discuss a couple of ways that satellite phones help keep you safe when you are outside normal cell phone range. Continue reading to learn more and then buy or rent a satellite phone from Outfitter Satellite.

Ability to Make Phone Calls

We are used to living in a world where we just pick up our cell phone and everything and everyone is at our fingertips. While this is convenient for everyday living, sometimes life requires us to go beyond the range of cell phone service. Whether this is for an off-the-grid vacation or an assignment for work, it’s important that when that situation arises we have a way to contact our loved ones to let them know we are safe or a way to reach out in case of emergency. Satellite phones work well beyond the limits of normal cell phone service and can help keep you safe if you are off on a backcountry adventure or have been relocated to a remote area for work.

Tracks GPS Location

Many satellite phones have built-in GPS and allow you to not only see your GPS coordinates, but can also send your location automatically at certain intervals back to a loved one or even your boss, depending upon the situation. In case an emergency does arise, they will have your exact location to send for help.

S.O.S. Buttons

Some satellite phones also come with a built-in S.O.S. button. This means that in the event of an emergency, all you have to do is press one button and your phone will automatically connect you to an emergency travel service.

Ability to Send Short SMS Messages

Many satellite phones also offer the ability to send short SMS messages. Satellite phones aren’t designed for you to text an entire conversation to a friend, but in case an emergency does occur, and it happens to be easier for you to send a text rather than make a phone call, this feature is extremely helpful.

Buy or Rent a Satellite Phone from Outfitter Satellite

If you will be visiting an area that does not have normal cell phone service, it is important that you have a way to contact a loved one or emergency services in case something goes wrong. You can buy or rent a satellite phone from Outfitter Satellite so whether you are just going on a short backwoods trip or plan to spend a lot of time in an area that doesn’t have cell service, we have you covered. Shop the satellite phones at Outfitter Satellite.