or hiking canyons, your cell phone won’t help you. But a satellite communications device or satellite phone will. Satellite devices and satellite-enabled smartphones may work worldwide ...

From highways to hiking trails, T-Satellite from T-Mobile keeps you connected using a network of over 600 satellites.

And though Apple’s new operating system will add hiking trails only in national parks to its fleet of maps, many of these satellite-based devices include native maps, route tracking, and weather ...

Satellite device-related rescues are becoming increasingly ... But experts recommend other safeguards against tragedy while hiking: What to do if you get lost while hiking If you think you ...

Tall buildings and trees can interfere and prevent the phone and satellite from connecting, so avoid standing under them if possible. Hold your phone as normal and let the device direct you which ...