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03/07/2019 / By Mary Miller

Why a reliable method of communication in a grid-down situation is of utmost importance

If a large-scale disaster were to occur, such as an earthquake or an EMP attack, it could potentially take out the communications grid, leaving countless people unable to contact their loved ones. How would you be able to prepare for such a situation? Have you considered other means of communication to contact your family members? Having a […]

11/24/2018 / By Robert Jonathan

What’s the difference between a satellite phone and a smartphone?

For better or worse, and it may be worse given the health risks from radiation, smartphones are a staple of everyday life, and cell phone communications are pretty reliable in a day-to-day scenario. In a man-made or natural disaster, or another kind of emergency or civil unrest situation, your cell phone service may get knocked out cold, […]

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