One of the most interesting novelties of the iPhone 14 is its ability to work in areas of zero coverage, thanks to its ability to communicate with satellites. This feature, which is paid for separately, means that if you are in the most remote place on earth, you can communicate or send a distress message to send help. This is something very valuable for those who, for example, sail the high seas. Now, if you don’t have an iPhone 14, all is not lost since Motorola launched the solution to turn your phone into a satellite.
Until now, to have a satellite phone, you had to either have the iPhone 14 or buy a specialized one with the price that implies. However, thanks to the solution offered by Motorola, you can now turn your phone into a phone with satellite capabilities, thanks to the Defy device. For an affordable price, the Motorola Defy Satellite Link adds that valuable connectivity to smartphones. Existing Android and iOS via Bluetooth.
Motorola is based on the new MediaTek chips with satellite support. That’s why the Motorola Defy Satellite Link allows your existing smartphone to communicate with satellites. The accessory connects to your Android or iOS smartphone via Bluetooth. It has the necessary equipment to connect to the satellites and the Bullitt Satellite Messenger App
This service works first via Wi-Fi, then via telephone masts. However, you can connect to the satellite as long as the users have a “clear view of the sky”. Sending a message from the app will forward it to other app users, or send the message via SMS asking the recipient to download the Bullitt app. The best thing is that there is no charge for the service to the recipient, but to the sender: Starting at $4.99 per month.
The device has an IP68 water resistance rating and a 600mAh battery which is claimed to be enough for “days” of use. The device also has built-in SOS and “check-in” buttons that can be used even if a paired smartphone is not connected. It will be available from the second quarter of 2023.
