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Re:Missing hiker found after man using computer at home pinp... by fletchowns on Friday April 16, 2021 @12:26AM (#26829442)
> It wouldn’t work in the case when you have cell service but no data.

Better to have an app to do it locally, I think the odds are high that when you would need something like this you probably won't have an internet connection.

Re:Missing hiker found after man using computer at home pinp... by jonah on Friday April 16, 2021 @12:32AM (#26829487)
This one is pretty cool. It basically gathers your location (and battery level) and composes an SMS for you to send to 911 or your friend.

https://www.backcountrysos.com/

Re:Missing hiker found after man using computer at home pinp... by cbsks on Friday April 16, 2021 @05:10PM (#26839117)
In my experience I have data when I have enough service to send a text or make a call. I’m sure there are edge cases however.