Originally Posted By: dougwalkabout
This could be a very good thing. The devil is always in the details, of course. But it looks like it doesn't rely on SMS (texting) or data services (mine is usually turned off). All it needs is an LTE capable phone and a connection to a tower.

Guess I’m in luck if ever in Canada. The new phone I got for long walks (because I never carry my large’ish, drop-prone smartphone) is a 3G/4G/LTE enabled (not smart) flip-phone. Excellent voice quality, ruggedized and easy to carry which is all I wanted for this phone. If I’m out & about and I need a phone, I probably really need a phone. With this one if I take a fall the phone has a better than even chance of still functioning.

It’s one of the many Kyocera models (depending on your carrier)...
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...Reinforced housing, IP68 dustproof and waterproof, and Military Standard 810G protection for dust, shock, drop, vibration, temperature extremes, blowing rain, low pressure, solar radiation, salt, fog, humidity and immersion for up to 30 minutes in up to 6.5 feet (2 meters) of water. ...


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