Satellite phone payment plans for irregular use
I've been looking if there is an alternative to renting a satellite phone when it's to be used in absolute emergencies only.
As far as my searches showed, most prepaid plans have very short expiration times like a month, and for subscriptions you pay a lot without talking a single minute.
Did I miss something, or is there really nothing with low costs when not used?
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It sounds like what you want is a personal locator beacon (PLB). They cost about $250, and there is zero cost after you buy it. It's not a phone. It's just a beacon that broadcasts your position so that a search and rescue team can come and rescue you. They're small and lightweight.
Some people use a device such as a SPOT instead. IMO the SPOT is more of an entertainment device, but it does also allow you to do some other stuff besides acting as a beacon. They have a reputation for being unreliable, and I believe they also have a monthly fee.
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