Motorola brings the benefits of satellite connectivity to almost any mobile phone with the Motorola Defy Satellite Link. The rugged dongle connects to your Android phone or iPhone via Bluetooth. And it adds the ability to send and receive messages using a separate app, or to call an emergency if your phone doesn't have cell service.
Satellite communication is one of the hottest trends in mobile phones, with Apple adding it to the iPhone 14 lineup and Qualcomm recently announcing Snapdragon satellite service. The new Motorola Defy Satellite Link is the result of three companies working together to make this unique feature even more accessible.
The Motorola Defy Satellite Link is manufactured under license from the Bullet Group, which also makes the Motorola Defy 2 and Cat S75 satellite link phones. Inside is a MediaTek MT6825 chip that powers the satellite connection. You only need the Bullet Satellite Messenger app on your phone to use the dongle and its special features.
Once connected, Defy Satellite Link will send and receive messages, share your location and allow you to contact emergency services in an emergency. It does all of this even when cell service isn't available, which makes it especially useful for hikers or adventurers, workers in remote areas, or people living in areas with poor network coverage.
Defy Satellite Link is a robust technology that is best suited for those in the wilderness. It's IP68 water and dust resistant and built to MIL-Spec 810H durability standards, but weighs just 70 grams and is 11mm thick. The device doesn't fit in the palm of your hand so it doesn't get in the way, and it even has a fabric strap and a metal strap that can be attached to your bag or wallet.
Since there is no display, the 600 mAh battery should last for several days. It also has its own GPS, so you can easily share your location even when it's not connected to a smartphone. Bullitt Satellite Messenger can be used to contact emergency services provided by FocusPoint International so you can get help if you need it. And there is no need to change your existing phone. The only requirement is that it must run at least iOS 14 or Android 10.
The Motorola Defy Satellite Link will be available from April and will cost $99 or £99 in the UK. Using the Bullet Satellite Messenger app requires a subscription starting at $5 per month and includes access to SOS emergency services. Anyone who can reply to messages via mobile or standard Wi-Fi can do so for free. There's a good value bundle with a dongle and basic messaging with a year's subscription and emergency plan for $149 or £149.
The Motorola Defy Satellite Link connects to the Cat S75 and Motorola Defy 2 smartphones via satellite, and Bullet and MediaTek's big plan is to make wireless messaging accessible and useful for everyone.
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