With vast wilderness areas and remote terrain, Idaho typically sees dozens of backcountry search and rescue missions each year. While cell service is often unreliable in remote areas, new ...

Satellite messaging technology could save lives in Idaho’s backcountry Apple and T-Mobile have satellite text messaging features available. It does not require cell service or WiFi.

Iridium Experiences Rapid Growth in Government Sector as More State Agencies Turn to Iridium for Dependable Gap-Free Mobile Satellite Communications BETHESDA, Md. – December 4, 2007 – T… ...

POCATELLO – 35 minutes. That’s how long it took for the Idaho State University GIS Center to produce a detailed report that gave Bureau of Land Management wildfire managers information ...