[1]https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/missing-oregon-mom-found-dead/283-3913
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   Jim Bell's comment:

   Might satellite 911 have saved them?

   A few weeks ago, someone criticized me for talking about a possible
   future cellphone/smartphone service, akin to '911', with satellite
   service around the world.

   Ostensibly, the criticism was somehow based on security and/or
   privacy.  Somehow, somebody would 'have to' sign up for this service.
   I don't think so.

   I then pointed out that for many years, cellphones without actual cell
   phone service contracts have been programmed so they are always capable
   of '911' service, assuming that they can receive a cell phone signal.
   I see that as an excellent idea.

   The problem is that many areas in America, especially in the western
   US, there is no cell service to be had, especially in mountainous and
   forested areas.

   If such a satellite service begins to be available, even if it is only
   capable of text transmissions, a similar always-available service can
   be provided.

References

   1. https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/missing-oregon-mom-found-dead/283-3913515e-2105-404c-a579-f12e966f3c3a