The new Cat S75 is a rugged phone with 2-way messaging over satellite built in

As promised, the Bullitt Group has unveiled the first phone with 2-way satellite messaging. Well, two phones, actually, the Cat S75 and the Motorola defy 2. We’ll cover the Motorola in a separate post.

Before we dive into the specs of Cat S75, we should explain the direct-to-satellite communication feature as that is a unique selling point. Unlike Apple’s solution which is only for contacting emergency services, this one allows you to message friends and family from faraway locations – be it a desert or the middle of the ocean.

You will be able to send a text to any cellphone user….