Bullitt Group and Motorola Mobility Release Two Rugged 5G-Connecting Smartphones with Satellite Messaging Capabilities

Bullitt Group, a British mobile phone manufacturer, and Motorola Mobility have released two new devices in the Motorola Defy range, offering satellite-to-mobile messaging services.^[0] The Motorola Defy 2, intended for the North American, Latin American and Canadian markets, and the Cat S75, for the European market, are the first Android phones to enable two-way satellite texting.^[1]

The Motorola Defy 2 is a rugged 5G-connecting smartphone, suited to outdoor enthusiasts and remote workers.^[2] It has a 6.6-inch Full HD Plus display, a 50-megapixel camera with 8-megapixel zoom lens, and a MediaTek D930 chipset.^[3] It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and supports 15W fast charging and Qi wireless charging.^[4]

The Cat S75 is capable of sending and receiving messages over a satellite, making it possible to communicate with anyone, even in areas without cellular coverage.^[1] It has a 6.6-inch Full HD Plus display, a 50-megapixel camera with 8-megapixel zoom lens, and a MediaTek D930 chipset.^[3] It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and supports 15W fast charging and Qi wireless charging.^[4]

The two phones can also be used with the Motorola Defy Satellite Link, a Bluetooth accessory that enables other iOS or Android smartphones to use satellite messaging.^[4] It has a 600 mAh battery which is claimed to be enough for “days” of use and a physical SOS and location ‘Check In’ button, allowing it to offer some functions even when apart from its paired smartphone.^[4]

You can now pre-order the Cat S75 directly from the Cat Phones website!^[5] Starting at £549/€599, this package comes with a 3-month subscription to the Bullitt Satellite Messenger Essentials service, allowing for 30 direct-to-satellite messages each month.^[5] The phone is anticipated to be sent out to customers during the latter part of the year.^[5] The Motorola Defy 2, meanwhile, will be available in the US and Latin America, with a price of $600.^[6]

The Bullitt Satellite Messenger app is necessary for true two-way messaging.^[0] If the recipient doesn’t have the app, they will receive a regular SMS message prompting them to download it.^[7]

0. “Another smartphone supports satellite connectivity, as mobile space race heats up” CNBC, 24 Feb. 2023, https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/24/bullitt-launches-satellite-smartphones-as-mobile-space-race-heats-up.html

1. “The New Cat S75 Flagship Phone Is Another Option for Satellite Connectivity” Lifewire, 24 Feb. 2023, https://www.lifewire.com/the-new-cat-s75-flagship-phone-is-another-option-for-satellite-connectivity-7113526

2. “Motorola Teams up with Bullitt for Satellite-Communication Hardware” Phandroid – News for Android, 24 Feb. 2023, https://phandroid.com/2023/02/24/motorola-teams-up-with-bullitt-for-satellite-communication-hardware/

3. “Bullitt to Launch Its iPhone-Rivaling Satellite Smartphone in March” CNET, 24 Feb. 2023, https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/bullitt-to-launch-its-iphone-rivaling-satellite-smartphone-in-march/

4. “Satellite Communication to any Smartphone with new device …” eeNews Europe, 24 Feb. 2023, https://www.eenewseurope.com/en/satellite-communication-to-any-smartphone-with-new-device/

5. “Rugged Cat S75 brings two-way satellite messaging” Stuff, 24 Feb. 2023, https://www.stuff.tv/hot-stuff/rugged-cat-s75-brings-two-way-satellite-messaging/

6. “Motorola Defy Link adds satellite messaging and SOS to Android and iOS for $100” 9to5Google, 24 Feb. 2023, https://9to5google.com/2023/02/24/motorola-defy-satellite-link-accessory

7. “How two companies are using satellites to change how you text” Digital Trends, 24 Feb. 2023, https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/satellite-communication-app-chip-mediatek-bullitt-mwc-2023-interview