Posted on July 06, 2026 by Guy Arnold
"Satellite phones are expensive." It's one of the biggest misconceptions in satellite communications. Yes, a satellite phone costs more upfront than the average smartphone. But once you look beyond the purchase price, the ongoing costs...
Posted on June 22, 2026 by Guy Arnold
When Apple introduced Emergency SOS via satellite, it changed the conversation around outdoor safety. For the first time, millions of people suddenly had access to satellite emergency messaging from a device already in their pocket....
Posted on June 08, 2026 by Guy Arnold
For decades, telemetry systems have helped organizations monitor and manage remote assets. Whether tracking water levels in a reservoir, monitoring the health of a pipeline, or collecting data from critical infrastructure, telemetry has become an...
Posted on May 26, 2026 by Guy Arnold
When most people think about satellite tracking, they picture mountaineers, ocean sailors, or remote explorers crossing some of the harshest environments on Earth. While satellite tracking has become a vital safety tool for adventure travel,...
Posted on May 11, 2026 by Guy Arnold
Remote infrastructure projects rarely operate in ideal environments. Whether it’s a utility upgrade in a rural location, a temporary construction compound, a pipeline inspection project, or a renewable energy installation, field teams are often expected to...
Posted on April 27, 2026 by Guy Arnold
The Problem Most Businesses Don’t See Coming Most organisations don’t realise they have an asset visibility problem until something goes missing. Not necessarily stolen, not even permanently lost, more like unaccounted for. A container that...
Posted on March 16, 2026 by Guy Arnold
When mobile networks aren't available or become compromised, the Iridium 9555 satellite phone keeps you going. It's designed for exactly those situations, providing dependable voice and messaging connectivity anywhere on the planet. Whether you are working...
Posted on March 02, 2026 by Guy Arnold
If you are responsible for a fleet of vehicles, trailers, heavy equipment, shipping containers, or any other high-value mobile assets, you already know the core problem: things move, coverage disappears, and the moment an asset...
Posted on February 16, 2026 by Guy Arnold
When you invest in a satellite phone, tracker, or communicator, the hardware is only part of the equation. Without an active airtime plan, your device can’t connect to its satellite network. No calls. No messages....
Posted on February 02, 2026 by Guy Arnold
Pressing the SOS button on a satellite communication device is something you do when you have run out of options. Luckily it's as simple as lifting the device's protective cover and pressing the red button...
