HMD, the manufacturer behind the Barbie Flip Phone and many Nokia-branded smartphones, just released the HMD OffGrid. It’s designed to add two-way satellite messaging capabilities to any phone or tablet.

HMD took to CES this year to reveal a satellite-based rescue device called the OffGrid. This is a small emergency gadget to keep outdoor enthusiasts safe while exploring remote parts of the world. The OffGrid uses the L Band satellite radio spectrum to allow users “to connect directly to satellites,

HMD Global – the company best known for reviving the Nokia brand over the past few years – is venturing into uncharted territory. Announced at CES 2025, the HMD OffGrid is a new satellite tracker, designed to keep you connected when you’re out of range of terrestrial mobile phone networks.

Finnish smartphone maker HMD (Human Mobile Devices) has entered Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) Communications market with the launch of a new mobile messaging device called HMD OffGrid. HMD says the technology embedded in its new device aims to bridge the gap between cellular and satellite networks

Do you have a smartphone that lacks the ability to connect to satellites? You can hold off on upgrading now thanks to the HMD OffGrid.

CES is going on, and we're getting a sneak peek at some amazing tech from companies around the world. Among the companies, we have HMD. This company has

This durable little device brings satellite messaging and SOS capabilities for phones without built-in support.

HMD's satellite dongle has a 3-day battery life and lets you message or share your location with family in dead zones, or signal an SOS as needed.