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=Off The Shelf Devices= | =Off The Shelf Devices= | ||
* | ==Sat Phones== | ||
*very Pricey, typically provider locked, and only provides one phone and usually no text/data | |||
*Will work, and very portable, but not the most cost effective solution for groups etc (also data transfer obiously) | |||
==Sat Internet Units== | |||
*Often use a full on [[Satellite Dish]] or a large box with a flat antenna of sorts | |||
*This comes with full internet, and thus switching and multi use capability | |||
*Better for semi-permanent use cases (Vehicles, Base Camps, Construction Sites, etc) | |||
*If [[Starlink]] works in the future, this will be the best option | |||
*As of now read [https://satellitephonestore.com/catalog/sale/wifi-satellite-hotspot This website and transcribe it if need be] | |||
=Existing Open Source Devices= | =Existing Open Source Devices= | ||
Revision as of 01:26, 12 March 2020
Basics
- Any devices that use Satellite Constellations for wireless Talk, Text, or Data
- Are mainly Satellite Phones, and Satellite Internet Units
Off The Shelf Devices
Sat Phones
- very Pricey, typically provider locked, and only provides one phone and usually no text/data
- Will work, and very portable, but not the most cost effective solution for groups etc (also data transfer obiously)
Sat Internet Units
- Often use a full on Satellite Dish or a large box with a flat antenna of sorts
- This comes with full internet, and thus switching and multi use capability
- Better for semi-permanent use cases (Vehicles, Base Camps, Construction Sites, etc)
- If Starlink works in the future, this will be the best option
- As of now read This website and transcribe it if need be