Introducing SPOT; the world's first satellite messenger.  It uses the GPS satellite system to determine your location.  It uses communication satellites to transmit that information to your chosen recipient.  You can send for 911 assistance, completely independent of cellular phone or other land-based radio coverage.  SPOT enhances the safety of millions of people around the world.  It empowers them to obtain help when other sources of communication fail or are unavailable.  Virtually everyone can afford this life-saving satellite messenger.