Review: SPOT Global Phone
After developing a few generations of satellite trackers, SPOT has stepped it up a notch with a satellite phone.
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WIRED
Calls from covered far-flung locales sound as clear and delay-free as typical cell connections. Compact, lightweight design with adjustable headset volume sets it apart from clunky competitors.
TIRED
Limited coverage limits your globetrotting — or at least your ability to call and brag about it. No way to lock keys so the power button doesn't get pressed inadvertently. Slow data rates limit email and photo sharing.