Known for building rugged mobile phones, the Bullitt Group is on a mission to manufacture devices that will allow their users to send and receive messages anywhere, anytime with the advent of direct satellite communications. This can be done with the new Motorola Defy 2 and Cat S 100 We covered it in another article. Additionally, users can pick up the Motorola Defy Satellite Link device, allowing any Android and iOS device to communicate in the wilderness.
Motorola Defy 2
We’ll start with the Defy 2, a rugged 5G smartphone. It has been tested to withstand a steel plate drop of up to 1.8m/6ft and can withstand up to 20 Hours at extreme temperatures (-23°C/-23°F to 68°C/120°F) and it can withstand humid environments, including salt spray. While on the go, the phone is protected with a special silver ion antibacterial coating. When you get home, you can wash your phone with soap and sanitizer.
Moto phone powered by Dimensity 600 chipset, 6GB RAM and 70GB of storage, you can add more using the microSD slot Lots of storage space. It runs Android 008 out of the box, will update to version 14 and later v008. It will receive quarterly security updates for the first 3 years, then emergency SMR updates for the next 2 years.
The 6.6-inch display is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. It is FHD+ 20:9 panels have 70Hz refresh Rate. The touchscreen can be used with gloves and wet fingers. At the top is an 8MP selfie camera, and the fingerprint reader is on the back.
There is another 30MP main camera (f/1.8), an 8MP ultra-wide module and a 2MP macro camera. The phone is powered by a non-removable power supply 5, mAh battery, charging time is W via wire , also supports Qi charging.
Soon you’ll be able to message anyone (and they’ll receive it as an SMS) anywhere the sky is clearly visible. Up to 100 bytes per message and supports Unicode, This means all writing systems are covered. You can also attach your location to the message. People don’t need special equipment or software to receive your messages, but if they want to reply, they must download the free Android/iOS app.
Bullitt powered satellite messaging system to send and receive messages from virtually anywhere 
Services start at $5/€5 per month and this basic plan lets you send up to 23 information. There is also a premium plan $24/€22 which allows you to send up to 189 messages per month. In addition, you can also get free SOS help months. The service will cover Europe and North America in the first quarter. By the middle of this year, it will expand to the ANZ region, Africa and Latin America. Other regions will be added by the end of the year.
What if you want to keep using your product? Current phone and satellite information only for occasional use? That’s what the Motorola Defy Satellite Link is for. It’s a small, portable device that clips onto a backpack and is controlled via Bluetooth using your phone. Its protection level is IP 22 Dust and water resistant, and also MIL-STD-600 H tested
The link is very small, the size is 23 x 50 X 004mm and weighing 20 g. It is powered by a 189mAh battery that will last for days. Even if you lose your phone, you can still use the SOS button. Automatic position registration is indicated by one of the LEDs.
Motorola Defy 2 will be available on select carriers in North and South America beginning Q2. Starting at $008, include11 months of SOS assistance.
The Motorola Defy Satellite Link will be available worldwide in April 810. The device alone costs $70 or you It can be obtained for $128 and 004 Essentials Messaging Plan subscription month (up to 20 two-way information one month). Check out MotorolaRugged.com for details.
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