# Portable Network Boxes Sat-Fi Uses Satellite Tech to Make Net & Phone Access Possible Anywhere By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-01-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sat-fi References: [globalnews](http://globalnews.ca/news/1610689/sat-fi-your-personal-satellite-connected-wifi-hotspot/) & [ca.globalstar](https://ca.globalstar.com/sat-fi/lander.php) Although there are many mobile carriers that are offering unlimited data plans, many consumers are still seeking free or low-cost alternatives—Sat-Fi is a powerful [portable device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-inreach-messenger-plus) that's able to give you access to Wi-Fi no matter how far away you are from a cellular connection. [Globalstar's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-smartphone-connectivity) Sat-Fi is a [satellite-based technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-inreach-mini-3) that enables smartphones, tablets and laptops to send and receive data to a dedicated satellite network from a portable box. With Sat-Fi set up, no matter where you are in the world, you're able to get emails, post photos, send texts and make phone calls. To do this, users are given a unique Globalstarmail email account and a phone number and with this, voice messages can even be received as needed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Satellite-based Connectivity:** The trend of using satellite technology to provide internet and phone access anywhere, regardless of cellular connection, presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in telecommunications. - **Portable Wi-fi Solutions:** The trend of portable network boxes such as Sat-Fi offers disruptive innovation opportunities in providing free or low-cost alternatives to traditional mobile carriers. - **Global Connectivity:** The trend of global connectivity through satellite networks opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in communication and data transmission across various industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Telecommunications:** The telecommunications industry can benefit from disruptive innovation by adopting and improving satellite-based connectivity solutions like Sat-Fi. - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing more portable and efficient network boxes for global connectivity. - **Travel and Outdoor:** The travel and outdoor industry can leverage disruptive innovation in portable Wi-Fi solutions to enhance customer experience and connectivity in remote areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Satellite Internet Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starlink-portability.md) - [Satellite-Connected Hotspots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glocalme-meowgo-g50-max.md) - [Satellite Communication-Focused Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-communications.md) - [International Professional Hotspots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-mobile-hotspot.md) - [Satellite-Powered Telecom Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tmobile-tsatellite.md) - [Wearable Satellite Communicators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-global-hotspot.md) - [Emergency Satellite Smartphone Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorola-defy-satellite-link.md) - [Off-Grid Satellite Connectivity Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starlink-rv.md) - [Satellite Communication Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-offgrid.md)