Finnish smartphone maker HMD (Human Mobile Devices) has entered Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) Communications market with the launch of a new mobile messaging device called HMD OffGrid. HMD says the technology embedded in its new device aims to bridge the gap between cellular and satellite networks

HMD took to CES this year to reveal a satellite-based rescue device called the OffGrid. This is a small emergency gadget to keep outdoor enthusiasts safe while exploring remote parts of the world. The OffGrid uses the L Band satellite radio spectrum to allow users “to connect directly to satellites,

HMD's satellite dongle has a 3-day battery life and lets you message or share your location with family in dead zones, or signal an SOS as needed.

Do you have a smartphone that lacks the ability to connect to satellites? You can hold off on upgrading now thanks to the HMD OffGrid.

HMD's new OffGrid hotspot accessory, launching at CES 2025, is designed to let smartphones send texts using satellites. Technically, the palm-sized OffGrid is a rebadged version of the similar-looking Motorola Defy Satellite Link,

This durable little device brings satellite messaging and SOS capabilities for phones without built-in support.

HMD introduced the OffGrid, a portable device that can connect you to a satellite when you need it most. Satellite connectivity is all the rage nowadays, and it’s easy to see why. Satellites offer much more coverage than cell towers,