"When I go trail running, hiking, or fishing outside of cellular coverage, I've been taking a Garmin inReach Messenger or Mini device with me to stay in touch with family and friends while hoping I never have to call emergency services. It's awesome that I can now have peace of mind right on my wrist with the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro AMOLED, but there are considerations that may limit its appeal to many people."
"Unlike the Apple Watch Ultra 3, though, to have SOS capability with a , you need to have at least the Enabled inReach plan, which costs $7.99 per month. The most expensive Premium plan is $49.99 per month. All inReach Fenix 8 Pro plans include unlimited LTE messaging and calling, along with SOS support, and the price varies depending on the allotment of satellite messaging buckets. $7.99 per month for unlimited LTE messaging, voice messaging, voice calls, and location tracking is actually less expensive than the cellular watch plan I pay for my Apple Watch Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra."
"However, for the price of the Fenix 8 Pro, Garmin should include SOS capability for all of its inReach devices without a subscription fee. It is extremely rare that one would have to utilize this service, and the price of the device warrants that kind of emergency coverage. The full Garmin satellite messaging and LTE experience is definitely best through the Garmin Messenger smartphone application, so it requires a small bit of effort to get key family and friends to download and install tha"
The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro AMOLED combines flagship Fenix 8 hardware with enhanced software features from recent Garmin watches and adds LTE and satellite connectivity. SOS capability requires an enabled inReach subscription, with plans ranging from $7.99 to $49.99 per month and varying satellite messaging allotments. All inReach plans for the Fenix 8 Pro include unlimited LTE messaging, voice messaging, voice calls, location tracking, and SOS support. The $7.99 plan can be less expensive than cellular plans for other smartwatches. The full satellite and LTE experience is accessed via the Garmin Messenger smartphone app, which requires contacts to install the app.
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