How to let friends and family see your progress wherever you are.
Biking, hiking, or on the water, we can keep you on their map.

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How it works

Out and About makes use of SMS texting, WiFi, or Data depending on your connection. Works in UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand.

  • With data on, the app sends updates often.
  • With data off, the app automatically sends an SMS text message with your location at regular intervals.
  • With Starlink Direct to Cell and no cellular coverage, the app can still send SMS texts with your location updates.
  • View your tracks in real-time as you walk, hike, run, bike..
  • Create share codes to share with friends and family.

  • View Shared Map

Benefits

Our app helps you stay connected with family, friends, or work colleagues. You can automatically let them know where you are when you are Out and About.

Maps

Send Updates

Elevation

Web-ready

Android Phones

Integration

Direct to Cell – SMS Texting

Starlink’s satellite-to-phone service allows standard smartphones to send and receive SMS texts in areas with no cellular coverage.

  • USA: Fully available.
    T-Mobile’s T-Satellite (powered by Starlink) supports SMS texting (and some data/apps) for compatible phones. Available to T-Mobile customers and often works for others via eSIM/roaming. Roaming support in Canada & New Zealand.
    www.t-mobile.com
  • New Zealand (NZ): Fully available.
    One NZ customers can use One NZ Satellite TXT nationwide in dead zones. One of the first countries to launch commercial service.
    one.nz
  • Australia (OZ): Available.
    Telstra offers Telstra Satellite Messaging (via Starlink) on eligible Upfront Mobile Plans. Works in most outdoor mainland & Tasmania areas outside terrestrial coverage.
    telstra.com.au
  • Canada (CA): Available.
    Rogers Satellite provides texting (and some apps) in most areas south of the 58th parallel with clear sky view. Open to all carriers via beta/free trial initially, now commercial.
    internetadvice.ca
  • UK (GB): Recently launched / rolling out.
    Virgin Media O2 (O2 Satellite) launched Starlink Direct to Cell in early 2026, providing messaging (and expanding to voice/data) in remote areas. satellite today