Coverage of mobile networks today are everywhere and it is difficult to imagine a situation when your phone shows the sign "No network." Cases where you remain without communication with the outside world, his family and friends, there are rare, but do occur: in nature, hikes in the mountains or at sea. It is in such situations will help you special gadgets, which we describe below.
goTenna - a small, robust device that connects to your iOS- or Android-smartphone via Bluetooth and it allows you to exchange text messages and send your location to other devices equipped goTenna. It works even for many kilometers around there is no internet or a cellular network.
goTenna uses 151-154 MHz transmission frequency signal, resulting in a very large radius of action with little the width of the transmission channel, which is nevertheless sufficient to send text messages and GPS-coordinates on the other device. goTenna works anywhere in the world to connect with the other device do not need it no cell towers, no routers or satellites. The gadget will cost you $ 150 for the two devices, which would be enough to "build" their own independent network.
SPOT Connect is a tiny little box like a mobile router, which turns your smartphone into a satellite phone. You can connect it to a global satellite network and send messages and their position anywhere on the planet.
In addition, you will also be available Twitter updates, Facebook, email and sending SOS signals in case of an emergency. The gadget is worth $ 169, plus you will need to subscribe to the service for $ 99 per year.
DeLorme inReach - a two-way satellite communicator allows you to send interactive signals (follow me / find me), the signal SOS and GPS-coordinates of the disaster. Also with DeLorme inReach you will be able to exchange text messages with people from all over the world. Price of the device about $ 300 and the cost of a monthly subscription (at a time when you need to be online) is $ 10.
Cerberus from Briartek Cerberlink provides access to functions, CerberTouch and CerberCenter. Cerberlink can be used directly on the device, and it is possible for the convenience to install a special application on the smart phone and interact with the gadget through it. Sam device connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth and provides two-way satellite communications, on which you can send and receive text messages as well as send out an SOS. Cerberus uses a low-orbit satellite network Iridium, ensures you worldwide connectivity. Cost of the device starts at $ 499, one-year subscription, which included 60 reports per month, it will cost you $ 32.95.
This gadget will provide you with satellite Internet anywhere in the world. You can connect up to 5 devices in a radius of 30 meters.
Iridium GO also has a built-in function to send GPS-coordinates and SOS signal.
Yaliny Point - is an access point that works in conjunction with your smartphone and provides satellite telephone calls and transmit data across the world, wherever you are.
The device costs about $ 150 and turn your smartphone into a satellite phone, a coating which will provide 135 low-orbit satellites. Monthly subscription service will cost you $ 10.
Text Anywhere - a miniature portable gadget with two-way satellite connection, which acts as an access point for your smartphone. It connects to it via Wi-Fi and working through the Iridium satellite network that lets you send 160-character text messages or email (text only). Text Anywhere does not require an annual subscription, you can only pay one month that you need ($ 29.99 for 100 posts). The device costs $ 399.
SATcase - a massive rugged case that will turn your smartphone into a satellite phone. All you will need to do is install a special SATcase app on your smartphone and choose a tariff plan that will allow you to make calls and send messages anywhere in the planet. SATcase also contains a beacon, allowing, if necessary, send SOS signal.
With the access point Globalstar Sat-Fi, operating through a satellite link, you will be able to make calls, send text messages and your email. Globalstar Sat-Fi uses modern satellite communications, allows you to work both on land and in the sea, and can simultaneously operate up to 8 devices. devaysa cost $ 999, the price of tariff plans start at $ 39.99 per month.
Miniature isavi IsatHub access point from Wideye connects your iPhone, iPad or Android-powered device to the Inmarsat global satellite network and It allows you to send and receive sms and email, surf the Internet, make calls to mobile phones or land-based telecommunications operators around the the world.
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