Garmin and Chunghwa Telecom launch inReach satellite communications service – Engadget

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Satellite Emergency Liaison Service iPhone 14 seriesand Mate 50 The introduction of this technology made it into the eyes of ordinary consumers, but in fact, similar services should have been in the mountaineering industry for a long time, usually using special devices to communicate with satellites. Garmin today announced the launch of its inReach satellite communication service in Taiwan with Chunghwa Telecom and the matching inReach Mini 2 satellite tracking device, which provides 24/7 shared location and location tracking, as well as a 24/7 interactive SOS emergency help service.

Garmin’s inReach uses the Iridium satellite constellation as the communication system, while the inReach Mini 2 satellite tracking communication device is MIL-STD-810 compliant and has a battery life of up to 14 days. The combination of the two can provide 24/7 shared positioning and location tracking, allowing trackers to view and track the GPS location of climbers in real time through MapShare, and to transmit two-way text messages with the device. The inReach Mini 2 itself also provides the ability of TRACBACK to track and return, and in case of emergency, you can press the SOS emergency help button, and Garmin’s IERCC International Rescue Center will assist in emergency notification.

Garmin inReach Mini 2

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The Garmin inReach Mini 2 device itself will be available from Chunghwa Telecom from October 3rd, and will be available in brick-and-mortar brand stores from November 1st. However, users have to apply for services from Chunghwa Telecom, and they are divided into three service levels. You can ask for help at any time, but the “safety rate” for limited information and location transmission is US$11.95 per month (for about one year) or US$14.95 (for about one month), and there are limited text messages, but location tracking The “Easy Travel Rate” for all-you-can-eat, and the “Expedition Rate” for unlimited text messages and location tracking, the latter is US$49.95 for a one-year contract.

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