PLBs still trump cellphones despite SpaceX satellite coverage

June 2023

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Even with Starlink access, a cellphone is less reliable than a PLB
Search and Rescue authorities say trampers planning to rely on a cellphone with ​​One NZ’s satellite coverage rather than a personal locator beacon should think again. One NZ (formerly Vodafone) has partnered with SpaceX StarLink and will offer service to mobiles in areas without cell coverage. But relying on a phone during a remote emergency […]

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