PineCountryHunter Report post Posted September 26 I drew an early 12a rifle deer tag that opens on 10/24. I know from years of hunting archery up there that cell phone service is scarce and very limited. I have no knowledge of information on sat phones. Are there options to rent a sat phone for period of hunt? Does onstar on Silverado work with limited to no service? Just want to make sure I can check in and keep tabs on my wife and son or have ability to reach out if something happens. I like to play it safe and be able to contact help if need be and or family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed67 Report post Posted September 26 480 206-7369. PHI Sat phone rental. He’s near 81st and Thomas. I’ve used him twice for Kaibab hunts. Highly recommend 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted September 26 You should be able to satellite text from lots of places up there 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redman Report post Posted September 26 newer iphones allow one to text via satelite and make an emergency call (911)- no additional cost Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted September 26 If there is ANY service up there at all, I highly recommend a cell phone booster. Has changed my life in being able to be out places. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PineCountryHunter Report post Posted September 27 That’s for the recommendations, will be up there for 2 weeks and just want to okay it safe. Going up early to scout and hunt the whole hunt or until a good one gives me a shot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted September 27 Two weeks on the Bab in October. What a dream. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PineCountryHunter Report post Posted September 27 Definitely looking forward to it, friend and I have the tag. Got all our good buddies coming up to help glass and help with camp chores. Going to be a good time 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZLance Report post Posted September 27 Mini starlink...then wifi calls. Works great! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redman Report post Posted September 27 or any starlink - anyone wanted cell service / internet in the backwoods should get starlink - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted September 27 Was just at Jacobs lake, they had great reception, better then its ever been, still lots of firefighters up there. Saw 2 giants off the 429 rd on Wednesday. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PineCountryHunter Report post Posted September 28 On 9/27/2025 at 7:50 AM, wildwoody said: Was just at Jacobs lake, they had great reception, better then its ever been, still lots of firefighters up there. Saw 2 giants off the 429 rd on Wednesday. That’s good to hear. Know that area pretty well from archery hunting that area for years 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
