Until now, tapping into off-grid comms meant carrying a dedicated satellite messenger. The new Garmin Fenix 8 Pro now packs Garmin’s inReach satellite communication smarts, including satellite-powered text messaging, location check-ins and Emergency SOS–a virtual flare that hails assistance via Garmin Response. What You Pay ForFirst off, you must know that the new Fenix 8 Pro is $200 more than the original Fenix 8. How to Set Up Satellite CommsFrom setup to send, I put the new satellite and LTE tools to the test using the Fenix 8 Pro 51-millimeter AMOLED. You need:The Garmin Fenix 8 ProA smartphone with Garmin Connect and Garmin Messenger apps installedA Garmin account (that you sign into on your phone and watch)A Garmin Messenger account, linked to your phone numberAn inReach/satellite service plan–a free trial can be activated during setupThe initial setup is a bit of a faff, involving multiple Garmin apps, creating an account within Garmin’s inReach platform, and lastly, deciphering which subs package you need.