Zoleo vs InReach vs new Satellite Cell Phones

It's a bit early I think. I am signed up as a beta tester for the T-Mobile / Starlink service. It's not really clear when the beta will come online; only that the free service ends in July. Seems like this will make all GPS devices redundant paperweights. Just don't know if I want voice communications when my happy places. I kinda like only being able to send a simple text, "I am safe" "I am camped for the night" "descending" (The last one for doing stupid stuff when I am alone so my wife can look at the location tag and direct someone to collect my body. LOL. Cost is another factor. I pay about 10$ a month for Garmin services - what will the Starlink services actually cost after the Beta?
 
Looks like some have the Beta online already after a quick search. Seems to work as intended. 15$ per month when the Beta is over. On a totally non device / solution side of things. Not sure I even want to support SpaceX. I already bring my phone for maps and GPS navigation. Going this route would eliminate the need for the Garmin (or any other device); other than having a very low battery use device on hand in case of phone failure and a real emergency.
 
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