aregulardude comments on Apple extends Emergency SOS via satellite for an additional free year

[–] aregulardude@alien.top [B] 0 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Why not instead of a monthly fee just charge me $100 to use it or something.

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[–] strolls@alien.top [B] 1 point 2 years ago

Cheapest emergency-only subscription for Garmin InReach is £150 a year.

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[–] thewimsey@alien.top [B] 1 point 2 years ago

Because that would't come close to paying for it.

It works like insurance. The vast majority of people who don't need something make the prices affordable so that it's there for people who do need it.

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