Originally Posted By: roberttheiii
For me I think I'll continue to carry a PLB (good globally so far as I know) and for non-emergency comms, continue to let phone based satellite messaging develop, which I recognized will be primarily in CNA at least for the foreseeable future but that should meet my needs just fine.


A very reasonable position to take. PLBs do indeed work worldwide. Additionally they are (IMO) the most reliable option, in terms of the technology and also in terms of the people, processes and procedures supporting the device.