RugOne Launches Xlink 7 on Kickstarter June 22 With $160 Duo Pack

Q: After its free first year, what is the true long-term cost of this walkie-talkie's global connection?

The true long-term cost is not yet publicly disclosed. RugOne says the Xlink 7’s bundled global IoT nanoSIM includes 12 months of service, but neither the launch material nor the related product information specifies what users will pay after that free year ends. The available reporting only confirms that the device will later rely on either renewed service plans for the bundled SIM or a user-supplied compatible nano-SIM. That means buyers can judge the upfront hardware price, but not the full ownership cost of the “unlimited range” connection. The likely business model is a follow-on subscription, top-up, or usage-based IoT data plan, which is common for global multi-network SIMs. But no official renewal price, data allowance, or annual fee has been published in the material provided. The only firm cost now is the launch offer: a two-pack for $160 under the Super Early Bird deal. After year one, the real cost will depend on whatever RugOne eventually charges for continued IoT connectivity, or what a third-party nano-SIM plan costs if users switch away from the bundled service. So the practical answer is that the long-term connection cost remains an unknown, and prospective buyers should treat it as an unresolved subscription question rather than assume the first-year bundle reflects the ongoing price.

1 articles · Updated · GSMArena.com · Jun 20

June 22 is the Kickstarter launch date for RugOne’s Xlink 7, with a Super Early Bird offer pricing two units at $160.
The 84-gram communicator uses a bundled 12-month global IoT nanoSIM to deliver 4G push-to-talk service without roaming fees, plus group calls for up to three users lasting 30 minutes.
IP68 and IP69K ratings, a 1,050mAh battery rated for 87 hours standby or 10 hours talk time, and an SOS mode that calls contacts and shares live location position it for hiking and other outdoor use.
A hands-on hiking test found the screenless device maintained cellular connectivity at higher altitudes, survived water and trail impacts, and used its on-device AI assistant for weather, navigation and basic queries.