The Beartooth Lets You Access Cellular Services Off the Grid
Rahul Kalvapalle — February 23, 2016 — Tech
The Beartooth is a high-tech off-grid device that is designed to make it possible for you to enjoy full and useful connectivity even in situations where you don't actually have access to WiFi or indeed a regular cellular service or connection.
This gadget effectively converts your phone into an off-grid network and lets you make calls and text messages and use a map to find your way around. The device connects to your phone via Bluetooth and acts as an antenna to create a network that fills up a radius of two miles. Weighing in at only 130 grams, the Beartooth is small and lightweight and easily portable.
Ultimately, this off-grid device could be of great use to hikers and explorers who need access to connectivity features in tricky outdoor situations.
This gadget effectively converts your phone into an off-grid network and lets you make calls and text messages and use a map to find your way around. The device connects to your phone via Bluetooth and acts as an antenna to create a network that fills up a radius of two miles. Weighing in at only 130 grams, the Beartooth is small and lightweight and easily portable.
Ultimately, this off-grid device could be of great use to hikers and explorers who need access to connectivity features in tricky outdoor situations.
Trend Themes
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Off-grid Connectivity — The Beartooth demonstrates the trend of off-grid connectivity by allowing users to access cellular services even without WiFi or regular cellular connection.
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Bluetooth Networking — The Beartooth showcases the trend of Bluetooth networking by connecting to phones via Bluetooth and creating a network radius of two miles.
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Portable Off-grid Devices — The Beartooth highlights the trend of portable off-grid devices with its lightweight design, weighing only 130 grams.
Industry Implications
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Outdoor Gear — The outdoor gear industry could explore opportunities in developing and marketing off-grid connectivity devices for hikers and explorers.
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Wireless Technology — The wireless technology industry can leverage the trend of Bluetooth networking to develop and improve connectivity solutions for off-grid scenarios.
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Telecommunications — The telecommunications industry could benefit from disruptive innovation opportunities by expanding their services to include off-grid connectivity solutions.
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