"All inReach Fenix 8 Pro plans include unlimited LTE messaging and calling, along with SOS support, and the price varies depending on the allotment of satellite messaging buckets. $7.99 per month for unlimited LTE messaging, voice messaging, voice calls, and location tracking is actually less expensive than the cellular watch plan I pay for my Apple Watch Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra."
"It is extremely rare that one would have to utilize this service, and the price of the device warrants that kind of emergency coverage. The full Garmin satellite messaging and LTE experience is definitely best through the Garmin Messenger smartphone application, so it requires a small bit of effort to get key family and friends to download and install that free application so you can communicate."
Trail runners, hikers, and anglers often carry Garmin inReach Messenger or Mini devices to stay in touch off-grid while hoping not to call emergency services. The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro AMOLED integrates inReach LTE and satellite connectivity into a wristwatch, combining flagship Fenix hardware with enhanced software features. SOS capability requires a paid inReach plan starting at $7.99 per month, with Premium plans up to $49.99 per month; all plans include unlimited LTE messaging, voice calls, and SOS support. The $7.99 plan can be less expensive than cellular plans for other smartwatches. The full satellite messaging and LTE experience works best through the Garmin Messenger smartphone app and requires contacts to download the free application.
Read at ZDNET
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