The Best Satellite Communicator

Our experts have hand-picked the top recommendations for Satellite Communicator based on our personal experience and extensive research. Instead of listing every Satellite Communicator or just the most expensive ones, we’ve curated our list into to three solid options:

Pick of the Litter: If money were no object and you wanted the best Satellite Communicator.
Goyo Seal of Approval: The Satellite Communicator that maximizes quality for price.
Bang for your Buck: Top quality Satellite Communicator on a budget.

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Iridium

Iridium 9555

Taking satellite communications to the next level is satellite phones. Still using the Iridium network that's in the Garmin Inreach, but with voice and data connections. Coverage includes oceans, airways, and polar regions. Some things are better solves over voice than messaging. Blue Cosmo offers prepaid and monthly service contracts. If you're going into the wild, be seriously prepared. EST. PRICE $989.00

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Garmin

InReach Mini

Small, rugged, lightweight satellite communicator enables 2 way text messaging using the 100% global Iridium network (subscription required), SOS to the 24/7 search and rescue center, downloadable maps, U.S. NOAA weather charts, color aerial imagery, and use within phone app. EST. PRICE $349.00

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Somewhere

Global Hotspot

It may seem to cost as much at the rest, but the subscriptions are much more affordable. You sacrifice having to rely on your phone to transmit messages because there's no interface on the product itself besides SOS. Proven satellite and dispatch networks. EST. PRICE $350.00

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