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LAST month we delved deep into the world of satellite messengers, the trusty little devices that’ll keep you in contact with loved ones and emergency services when you’re beyond the range of phone reception. A similar device, albeit one that packs even more features into its compact size − and with a few more dollars tacked on too − is the satellite phone.
“With large areas of Australia’s land mass not covered by traditional mobile networks, including many popular travel destinations, satellite phones are a cost-effective communication option for coverage right across Australia,” said Kieran Blakemore from Pivotel, an Australian owned and operated company that specialises in remote communications.
The most obvious benefit of a satellite phone when compared to a satellite messenger is that, in addition to sending and receiving SMS messages, users can now (quite
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