# Sat-Fi

> Satellite hotspot app for email and data communication beyond cellular service. (iPhone/iPad app by Globalstar, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sat-fi/id881495410 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Globalstar, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/881495413)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-06-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sat-fi/id881495410/reviews.md

## What is Sat?

Sat-Fi turns your smartphone or wireless device into a satellite enabled device.  Easily send/receive email and data from any Wi-Fi enabled device from beyond cellular service with the world’s most reliable satellite hotspot.

The App is available for Free to Sat-Fi users with the following requirements:
•One of the following satellite Phones
•Sat-Fi
•GSP-1700
•GSP-1600
•GSP-2900
•SPOT Global Phone
•Active Globalstar or SPOT satellite airtime plan
•Sat-Fi App username and password

## Key features

- Satellite enabled device
- Send/receive email
- Data communication
- Wi-Fi enabled connection
- Global coverage

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sat-fi/id881495410/reviews.md

### 1/5 — West coast fisherman

*2017-08-11*

This is the worst thing ever next to 1700 global star says they are the best is such false advertising well known for the worst service the app definitely needs updating!!!

### 5/5 — This is the future

*2016-06-10*

Safety and communication everywhere in the world, this service is Now a big jump in the human progress!

### 4/5 — Great for email/social/and very low res pix

*2014-10-14*

Some things that may not be obvious when you use this with the GPS-1700:

1) Under settings - weather - does not apply to GPS-1700 connection.
2) Set up image quality transmission under settings image.  I am using 30 which transmits fast enough, but is thumbnail size on the other end.
3) To use Facebook, you have to set up your FB account mobile phone setting because you post via email with the 9600.  You can not see replies or likes until you get home and check your account.  Same with Twitter - one way.
4)  You can only use your email account while connected.  So, you can not access it outside of SatFi.
5)  Web browsing?  Remember dial-up?  Yeah, a little faster than that.  You must set up the manual  proxy to use web browsing.
6)  Anything else outside of this app does not work just because you have SatFi.
7)  Others can't just hook on to your SatFi, they need the app and an activation code (3 days free).
8)  The SatFi Voice app does not work with the GPS-1700, you have to disconnect and use the 1700 as a phone to make a call.

There is a great feedback screen for all aspects of the transmission to let you know what went and what didn't .   One particularly long transmission with a high quality pic that I thought didn't go actually arrived at the receivers end 3 days after I sent it, but i still recommend throttling down the photo resolutions in settings before you send because if you are like me, I still only get about 3-5 minutes of reliable connections at a time before the signal drops - and that is on a good day - and, yes, I am in the good coverage US zone under wide open skies.

## Frequently asked questions about Sat

### What devices are compatible with Sat-Fi?

Sat-Fi is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It requires specific satellite phone hardware such as Sat-Fi, GSP-1700, GSP-1600, GSP-2900, or SPOT Global Phone.

### Is Sat-Fi free to use?

The Sat-Fi app is free to download and use for existing Sat-Fi users. However, it requires specific satellite phone hardware and an active satellite airtime plan from Globalstar or SPOT.

### Does Sat-Fi have ads?

No, Sat-Fi does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use for eligible users and focuses on providing satellite communication services.

### What is the age rating for Sat-Fi?

Sat-Fi has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including children, with no mature content restrictions.

### How often is Sat-Fi updated?

The latest version of Sat-Fi is 2.0.0, which was last updated on September 22, 2017. While the app has not been updated recently, it remains functional for its intended purpose.

### What satellite phones are required for Sat-Fi?

To use Sat-Fi, you need one of the following satellite phones: Sat-Fi, GSP-1700, GSP-1600, GSP-2900, or SPOT Global Phone. An active airtime plan is also necessary.

### Can I use Sat-Fi without an active airtime plan?

No, an active Globalstar or SPOT satellite airtime plan is a mandatory requirement to use the Sat-Fi app and its satellite communication features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2017-09-22

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Support for PredictWind

### 1.0.5 — 2015-12-04

Compatible with iOS 8.1

### 1.0.4 — 2014-10-11

iOS8 compatibility issues addressed
Address book autocompletion has been implemented
iPad landscape mode now supported

### 1.0.3 — 2014-10-07

Compatible with iOS8

### 1.0.2 — 2014-08-19

UI fixes. iOS7 API changes.

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