inReach because…
There are many reasons to choose inReach to stay in touch when traveling outside of cell phone range.
- Send and receive messages. inReach is the most affordable satellite communicator that allows you to both send and receive messages.
- SOS delivery confirmation. With inReach, you will know that your SOS alert has been received and help is on the way.
- Interactive SOS messaging. You can have a two-way text conversation with GEOS, the 24/7 search and rescue monitoring center. This allows you to describe the nature of your distress in detail, answer questions from GEOS, and stay in communication throughout the rescue process.
- Easy, convenient messaging. Only inReach has the ability to send and receive text messages either on-screen on the device (SE model) or in paired mode with your mobile device.
- 100% global coverage. Unlike other popular satellite communicators, inReach uses the Iridium network, which has no black-out zones anywhere on earth.
- Unlimited access to downloadable maps. Through Earthmate, users have unlimited access to free downloadable topographic maps and NOAA charts.
How inReach compares to other satellite communicators.
| inReach | EPIRBs/PLBs | One-Way Devices | |
| Coverage | Truly Global | Nearly Global | Most Land Masses |
| Two-Way Messaging | Yes | No | No |
| SOS Confirmation | Yes | No | No |
| Message Size | 160-characters | N/A | 41-characters |
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