The SPOT messenger gives consumers a vital line of communication, independently of cellular coverage, with emergency services, friends, and family. SPOT is a revolutionary product that is designed to raise the safety factor for hundreds of millions of people around the world.
"All of us have heard the news stories of people getting lost, stranded or worse in the mountains or remote areas beyond the range of their cellular phones and we’ve all wondered what would we do if caught in those same dangerous or potentially life-threatening situations," said Darren Bassel, Director of Retail Marketing for SPOT Inc. "Now, with SPOT, you can send a message for help or tell family members, friends or the authorities exactly where to find you using GPS accuracy. For anyone who ever drives their truck or car, or works or plays anywhere regardless of cellular coverage, help is now only a push button away."
SPOT message and tracking functions enable users to send messages to friends, family or emergency responders, based on varying levels of need and to visually track the location of the SPOT Satellite Messenger:
• Alert 9-1-1 dispatches emergency responders to an exact location
• Ask for Help sends a request for help to friends and family
• Check In lets contacts know where you are and that you are okay
• Track Progress sends and saves your location and allows contacts to track your progress using Google Maps™
Weighing just over 7 ounces and priced at a very reasonable $169.99, the SPOT Satellite Messenger provides consumers with the ability to send for emergency assistance in time of need; notify employers, friends or family of their status; and allows them to visually track the messenger’s location and progress on a computer using Google Maps™ and the SPOT website. SPOT uses convenient, easy-to-replace AA size lithium batteries for complete portability and when powered on, has a standby battery life of approximately 12 months. SPOT floats and its rugged waterproof construction is engineered to withstand a wide variety of extreme environmental shock and temperature conditions.
SPOT is ideal for the growing market of outdoor enthusiasts, specifically when they are backpacking, camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, ice and rock climbing, skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing or participating in recreational maritime activities. Experian® Simmon’s Research estimates that the qualified outdoor enthusiast market alone exceeds 64 million consumers in the United States. SPOT is also ideal for those who need to notify others of their status after a natural or man-made disaster.
The National Association for Search and Rescue estimates more than 50,000 search and rescue missions are initiated each year in the United States alone. Many of these missions are undertaken without search and rescue knowing the exact location of the missing party. SPOT removes this unknown by providing GPS location coordinates that are accurate to within 20 feet.
Service Pricing:
- $99.99 USD/yr basic satellite service subscription includes:
- ALERT 9-1-1:
Dispatch emergency responders to your exact location. Unlimited usage included.
- CHECK IN:
Let contacts know where you are and that you're okay. Unlimited usage included.
- ASK FOR HELP:
Request help from friends and family at your exact location. Unlimited usage included.
Terms and conditions apply. Please contact your Distribution Manager for more information.
- Upgrade Services:
- TRACK PROGRESS:
$49.99/yr USD Tracking Upgrade Option
Send and save your location and allow contacts to track your progress using Google Maps™
- GEOS Search & Rescue Benefit
$7.95/yr USD (if purchased at initial activation. $150.00 USD afterwards)
Provides up to $100,000 USD of additional search and rescue resources, including helicopter extraction around the world and reimbursement benefits - underwritten by Lloyd's of London - for any emergency service expenses incurred. For more information, including terms and conditions, visit http://www.geosalliance.com/sar
3. SPOT Review
- SPOT is the world's first and only Satellite Messenger;
- SPOT sends messages via satellites to e-mail addresses and/or cell phones;
- Each message contains the following information:
1. GPS coordinates
2. User defined message 115 characters
3. A link to Google Maps™.
- There are 4 modes of messaging:
1. "911"- When the 911 button is pressed, a message is sent to our international 911 response center. The proper authorities are then dispatched to your location;
2. "OK"-The OK button is used to send an "all is well" message to friends and family;
3. "Help"- The help button is designed to be used in non-life threatening situations. The people on your contact list are notified of your position and request for assistance.
4. Track Progress (additional service fee required) - Send and save your location and allow contacts to track your progress using Google Maps™.
