Garmin inReach Satellite Communication for Individuals

inReach Satellite Communication

With inReach satellite technology from Garmin and an active satellite subscription1, you can stay in touch globally. You can send and receive messages, navigate your route, track and share your journey and, if necessary, trigger an SOS to a 24/7 staffed global emergency response coordination center via the 100% global Iridium satellite network.

Explore Anywhere — Communicate Globally

100% Global Iridium Network

Interactive SOS

Two-way text messaging

Tracking

Location sharing

Weather

Get weather forecasts right on your inReach-enabled device, so you can make educated decisions based on local conditions or the destination ahead. Choose from 3 forecasts on your inReach device: basic, premium and premium marine.1

GPS and Navigation

All Garmin products enabled with inReach technology offer GPS navigation, tracking and more. Some even come with preloaded Garmin TOPO mapping, direct-to-device Birdseye Satellite Imagery downloads or coastal charts.

Tracking

Share your adventures by sending track points at preselected time intervals. Using the MapShare trip-sharing webpage, followers can see your progress, ping your device to see your GPS location and exchange messages during your trip.1

Interactive SOS

In case of emergency, trigger an interactive SOS1 message to the Garmin Response, a professional 24/7 staffed emergency response coordination center. Trained staff is available to respond to your messages, track your device and contact and coordinate with emergency services or others to provide assistance – giving you peace of mind. The Garmin Response can stay in touch with you until help arrives or you no longer require assistance.

Two-way Messaging

Garmin products with inReach technology use the Iridium satellite network to send and receive custom and preset text messages1, or emails with a delivery confirmation.

Apps For Your Device

The Garmin Explore and Earthmate apps let you view your current location, plan and navigate routes, set and manage waypoints, and more from your smartphone or tablet. When paired with a compatible inReach device, you can use the apps for 2-way messaging, tracking and SOS capabilities over the 100% global Iridium network. No matter which inReach device you have, you can use the Garmin Explore website to plan your trip and view routes you’ve stored on your device.

Pair with Compatible Garmin Devices

Use compatible Garmin watches, marine chartplotters, handhelds and other devices to trigger an SOS, send and receive preset messages, see detailed weather and more.Find compatible devices

Subscriptions

Plan Features

Activate your inReach subscription1 to send texts, photos, voice messages2 or an interactive SOS message with your device enabled with inReach satellite technology. Subscription plans also enable you to check the weather when off-grid or send tracking updates to friends and family at home.

Essential Standard Premium
Price US$17.99 US$34.99 US$59.99
Emergency SOS Messaging Included Included Included
Check-in messages/Reactions Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
Text messages/Weather requests 50 total 150 total Unlimited
Photo and Voice Messages2 10 total 25 total 50 total
Live tracking/Location requests US$0.15 ea (10 min+ interval) Unlimited (10 min+ interval) Unlimited (2 min+ interval)
ADDITIONAL CHARGES
ACTIVATION FEE US$49.99 US$49.99 US$49.99
OVERAGE CHARGES
Text messages/Weather requests US$0.60 ea US$0.60 ea N/A
Photo and voice messages US$1.20 ea US$1.20 ea US$1.20 ea

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Important Subscription Details

1. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used.

2. Photo and voice messaging is available only with select devices enabled with inReach technology and requires use of the Garmin Messenger app on your compatible smartphone


Subscription plans listed above are for individual consumers only. Each inReach product requires its own subscription plan.


All prices subject to change. All plans are subject to a one-time activation fee, as listed in the table above. Reactivation of a canceled plan is subject to the one-time activation fee.


All plans are billed monthly. Selected plan auto-renews monthly unless user changes plan selection or cancels before the next renewal date. Additional charges apply to messages sent through the Iridium satellite network exceeding selected plan limits.


Read the Terms and Conditions for Garmin Subscription Services and the Service Terms for inReach Personal Service Plans.


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