With clear, reliable voice calling, simple-to-use GPS tracking, and SMS capabilities, the IsatPhone 2.1 is your global communications device. Not to be confused with a cell phone, the IsatPhone 2.1 gives you direct access to the Inmarsat network of global communication satellites. The IsatPhone Satellite is used by relief organizations, search and rescue, explorers and business professionals around the world who need it’s 99.9% network availability and single network coverage of the entire globe (with the exception of the extreme northern and southern polar regions). <br> <br> The IsatPhone 2’s power is in its innovative design and simple-to-use core functions. The rugged, ergonomically-advanced body fits comfortably in your hand and it’s designed to be easy to grip, even wet. It has a 2.1 inch color display with transflective technology for improved daytime visibility. It’s powered by the longest lasting battery in the industry (8 hours talk, up to 160 hours standby) and it’s GPS tracking capabilities are made easy with an external tracking button on the side for instant position readings whenever you need them. <br> <br> Its not only easy-to-operate, it’s also feature-rich: the IsatPhone 2 gives you different ways to communicate for routine use, that are reliable and affordable, including text to text, text to email, web-message to Isatphone, in addition to clear, reliable voice calling to any landline or mobile on the planet. And when routine situations change, and help is needed, the IsatPhone 2 has an Emergency Assistance Button, clearly marked on the handset itself. Configure this ahead of time, and in the case of an emergency, when it’s pressed, it will place a call to a pre-programmed recipient of your choice. Plus, it can be set-up to send an alert text message or email to a set of recipients – alerting everyone at once. <br> <br> Wherever you need to go, whatever the conditions, the IsatPhone 2 is there!