Users simply need to download the Bullitt Satellite Messenger app, create a personal account, and pair the Motorola Defy Satellite Link with their phone via Bluetooth to send messages. It also includes a satellite SOS function and the ability to share real-time location so friends or family can track the user's journey and stay in touch no matter where they are.
The Motorola Defy Satellite Link is powered by a state-of-the-art NTN (non-terrestrial network) chip. It's designed for anyone who values staying connected in any situation (anyone who works outdoors, mountaineers, those who work at sea, or in remote locations). It's an essential addition to emergency preparedness kits and ideal for having on hand for added peace of mind.
For military personnel, emergency responders, or business users, the Motorola Defy satellite link provides a layer of resilience to communications that can currently only be achieved using traditional satellite technology, which is significantly more expensive than this new device. The cost-effectiveness and performance of the Motorola Defy satellite link make large-scale deployments a simple decision, delivering improvements in efficiency and security.
"To give you an example: if we add up all the hours that Americans are without mobile coverage during the year, it comes to about 21 billion hours. The Motorola Defy Satellite Link device contributes significantly to solving this problem. Text messaging remains the most popular method of communication, with 23 billion text messages sent every day worldwide*** and this incredible technological leap means we can now do it directly via satellite, in addition to cell towers. Imagine what could be achieved in those 21 billion hours if we were all connected," explains Richard Wharton, co-founder of the Bullitt Group.
Bullitt Satellite Messenger: Direct-to-Satellite Mobile Technology for Two-Way Satellite Messaging.
Bullitt Satellite Messenger is the first NTN satellite service based on 3GPP standards, or a "direct-to-device" service. Satellite connectivity on the new Motorola Defy Satellite Link is enabled by MTK's MT6825 NB-IoT chipset through this service. This allows the device to connect to existing geostationary satellites, providing affordable and continuous coverage. With this new technology, customers can send satellite messages as long as they have a clear view of the sky.
The Motorola Defy Satellite Link device connects via Bluetooth to any smartphone. One of its advantages is that it allows users to send text messages through the Bullitt Satellite Messenger app when mobile phone and Wi-Fi are unavailable. Recipients who do not have the Bullitt Satellite Messenger app will receive an SMS on their phone and will be prompted to download the associated Android or iOS app to reply.
The cost of messages sent or received via satellite will be deducted from the plan of the person with the active subscription and will not incur any cost for the recipient. There are no charges for either party when sending or receiving messages over an internet connection.
Finally, all plans include the SOS Assist service, with 24/7 access to the Focus Point International network of emergency response centers.
* Source: OpenSignal study of 4G availability in rural US locations. Data collected March-June 2019. Rural categorizations based on NCES locale framework https://www.opensignal.com/2019/09/24/mobile-experience-in-rural-usa-an-operator-comparison,
**iOS 14 or later, Android 10 or later
