In South Africa, where businesses often operate across remote regions, farms, mines, and rugged terrain, efficient field team coordination can make or break productivity. Connectivity is not always guaranteed — especially in rural areas where mobile networks fade. That’s where Garmin GPS devices from SatComms step in as essential business tools, not just outdoor gadgets. Why Field Teams Need Dedicated GPS Devices Modern smartphones rely on cellular networks to deliver locati

When Garmin announced the new Garmin GPSMAP H1i Plus , we knew we had to put it to the test. As South Africa’s go-to specialists in satellite communication and rugged outdoor tech, we rely on Garmin gear every day — from tracking overland routes in Namibia to testing SOS coverage in the Drakensberg. So we spent the past few weeks testing the H1i Plus in real-world conditions — dusty trails, mountain ridges, and even deep valleys with no cell coverage. Here’s what we found. Fi

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