RE: Satellite phone
Shot high ,
I also live in an area where cell use is very limited to nonexistant , and a sat phone may be what you're looking for . They are expensive compared to cells , so you will probably want to use it for more than just emergencies and hunting safety . Only you can determine your tolerance for cost . Sat phones are also not infallible , you still have to be where you can send and receive signals just like a GPS .