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Why do I have to use the HMD OffGrid app to send and receive messages?
Why do I have to use the HMD OffGrid app to send and receive messages?

Learn more about how the HMD OffGrid mobile app ensures that messages are sent and received with minimal latency.

Updated over a month ago

To overcome the bandwidth limitations of satellite communications, we have built the HMD OffGrid app. The app is free to download from the Apple app and Google play stores.

The app enables two-way messaging with emojis, providing both users have the HMD OffGrid app. If one user doesn’t have the app, they will receive their message via SMS along with a link to download the app should they wish to reply. The app also includes 24/7 SOS coverage and emergency triage, provided by Focus Point International.

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