new inReach Fee structure...

[2rocky]

just got the message that Garmin is making the InReach more affordable....

Plan Update for inReach® Customers​

In September 2024, we launched new, simplified inReach plans1 that include no annual fee and increased messages and weather forecasts on most plan levels.

Customers with Freedom plans will be automatically migrated to the new plans on the next annual anniversary of plan activation.

Your anniversary date is 8/27/2025. On that date, you will be moved from Suspend to the new inReach Enabled Plan, which keeps your device active and includes unlimited SOS and pay-as-you-go for other features. You will not be charged an annual fee.

Once moved, you will have access to the new Suspend option, which lets you pause your service for up to 12 months at a time with no annual or monthly fee.

inReach Enabled has a monthly cost of $7.99 USD. Customers who are migrated from Freedom Suspend will receive their first 2 months of inReach Enabled for free2.

Visit our FAQ for pricing and more information.

Please review the details of the upcoming plan change below.

Note: This change only impacts your inReach plan. It does not impact the billing or renewals of any other plans you may have, such as search and rescue (SAR) insurance. If you have another plan renewal on this date, you will continue to see that as a separate charge on your bill.

Your Old Plan​

Plan name: Freedom Suspend Plan
Account number: DL1276470
Monthly plan fee: $0.00 USD
Annual fee: $34.95 USD

Your New Plan​

Plan name: inReach Enabled Plan
Account number: DL1276470
Monthly plan fee: $7.99 USD
Annual fee: No annual fee

Additional charges may apply to weather requests, messages, send/track points, and location requests exceeding selected plan limits.

Your plan automatically renews each month if no changes are made prior to the renewal date. Your next renewal date is 9/9/2025.

You can manage or cancel your plan at Garmin.com/subscriptions.

Plan Documents​

Terms and Conditions for Garmin Subscription Services
Service Terms for inReach® Personal Service Plans

Learn More About Your Plan​

Visit the Support Center to browse resources including articles, videos, owner's manuals and more.

Contact Us​

If you have questions about your plan, contact us at support.garmin.com or [email protected].

 

[morley.tyler]

Clearly, they're seeing the effects of satellites on phones cutting into their business.

 

[Dave N]

So now instead of $35 a year it's going to be $96!

 

[SAJ-99]

So now instead of $35 a year it's going to be $96!

There was a start-up/annual fee of $35 and then a monthly fee (amount depended on the plan).