Satphone experiences...
never used one. Any real issues you would need to be aware of?
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Work, family, and medical conditions sometimes require a reliable comm link of some kind. Cell phones certainly provide that in more populated areas, but here out west coverage can be spotty, yes, even for Verizon customers. Some areas are just too vast and sparsely populated to justify building cell towers everywhere. Due to UHF line-of-sight limitations, the maximum cell tower range is 45 miles; satellite has zero LOS limitations because it has a clear shot to the earth. Until that time comes when cell towers are erected everywhere here out west, sat phones will continue to be a viable option for those who need to bridge those gaps.
As for me, I don't need or want a sat phone, but that's just me.
As for me, I don't need or want a sat phone, but that's just me.
