Even 120 miles from town in a cellular dead zone, I was able to stay in contact with my family using the $10-a-month T-Satellite service. And I didn't need to be on a T-Mobile plan or buy a new phone ...

The Starlink Mini satellite dish is designed to connect to Wi-Fi on the go. I tested it in the backcountry of Washington's North Cascades. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home ...