In today’s world of instant communication, we often cringe when we are not able to connect to the Internet. It has nearly become our life force. People often feel depressed when they are not able to connect. Now, there are de-addiction centers to help people cope with Internet deprivation.

Being able to work with your smartphone requires that you are connected to the network, be it mobile data or Wi-Fi. For other sorts of communication, you can use technologies such as Bluetooth and NFC.

Have you ever been in a situation where you are not able to communicate with anybody in any manner? The types of situations may arise when you go on a camping trip. When you are out there in the forest, most of the times you do not have network coverage.

All this can change if you have the goTenna product. goTenna lets you communicate without a communication network, such as Wi-Fi, satellite, or mobile data. It helps you remain in contact with other people. goTenna connects through Bluetooth-LE with your smartphone. It needs to be within 20 ft. of your smartphone to work.

You use the provided app to send text messages to goTenna. goTenna then sends it using long-radio waves. The recipient of the messages also needs to have a goTenna device. This essentially means that you are creating your own personal network.

The Distance

Now, for this technology to work one would wonder how much distance this would work over. According to goTenna’s website the range depends on various factors. Some of the factors it’s dependent on are height and environment.

The max range for goTenna appears to be 50 miles. For that to be feasible you have to be at least 500 ft. above ground. The accompanying app makes use of 1024-bit end-to-end encryption. The device has Flash memory to store messages. It is powered by a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery.

In Closing

The device is currently available for pre-order. The pre-order price is $149.99 for a pair of goTenna devices. The normal price is $299.99. The 50% off offer is only available during the pre-order period. It’s a good option for backpackers, hunters, mountain/rock climbers, and other people who want to go off the grid at times. It’s the best app for communication for people who want to use an app that’s harder to track than standard ones.

The goTenna device will prove to be an appropriate device for those who fear that government agencies their electronic communications are being monitored. This also proves to be a hindrance to government and its various agencies because this can be used by criminals or anti-government people.

What do you think about the goTenna communication device? Do you think the goTenna communication device will attract more users to use the device for their communication needs? Are you more likely to feel inclined to use the goTenna communication device for your trekking or backpacking trips or will you be more likely to not use the goTenna communication device? Do you think the goTenna communication device will lead to more manufacturers developing products based on this technology or different products like this?

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