There is a new satellite messaging device available now from a Canadian company. It looks like a pretty basic device...it has no GPS tracking, no SOS alert function and its not waterproof. The subscription plan might appeal to some though depending on how you use it.
It costs $30 per month which has 100 msgs included and you only pay for the months you use it. You can drop back to $5 a month when not in use.
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