Adam Sepniak 07.14.26
onX – the outdoor navigation platform used by millions of hunters, off-roaders and skiers – is launching OnX SOS: a new in-app emergency assistance service powered by overwatch x rescue (oxR). The service, which works over cellular or satellite, connects users to OxR’s 24/7 professional emergency response team that coordinates rescues and covers rescue and evacuation costs directly, with no separate hardware to purchase, no claims to file, and no out-of-pocket expenses.
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OnX and Overwatch X Rescue (OxR) collaborate for OnX SOS
The OnX SOS service aims to combine emergency assistance and financial protection into a single subscription for $49.99/year. For those who spend a lot of time outdoors – especially in remote areas where there is usually no cell coverage – the asking price is too steep! The launch is based on OnX’s own data collected over the years. Recent onX data analysis found:
- More than 646 million acres across the US, or about 28% of the US land mass, have no cellular coverage.
- 77-91% of onX customers report rebuilding on these signal-free scenarios.
- More than half (51%) of OnX Offroad users have reported needing assistance in the field.
A message from OnX on their new OnX SOS
Missoula, Montana – July 14, 2026 – OnX, the leading outdoor navigation platform for hunters, off-roaders and hikers, skiers and others, today announced the launch of OnX SOS, a new in-app emergency assistance service powered by Overwatch OnX SOS expands OnX’s industry-leading navigation and mapping capabilities to include safety services within the navigation app, already used by millions of adventurers.
“We designed OnX SOS based on a simple insight: Almost all of our customers consider safety an important part of their outdoor experience,” said Preeti Ramani, Chief Product Officer, OnX. “That’s why we’ve built access to emergency assistance right into the app. Whether you’re glassing to the summit, summit to summit, or just looking for a new perch to ride, OnX SOS goes wherever you go. And if something goes wrong, even miles away from another human or cell service, a professional emergency coordination team is just a few taps away.”
“At Overwatch X Rescue, we believe going out more shouldn’t mean facing risks alone,” said Greg Pearson, CEO of FocusPoint International. “By powering OnX SOS, our team brings decades of rescue coordination experience to the adventurers who rely on OnX every day, so they can explore with confidence, knowing there is an expert team ready to respond if needed.”
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onX SOS is currently available to onX Offroad and onX Hunt users on iOS and Android at all subscription levels, and will be available in onX Backcountry later this summer. The subscription is tied to the user’s OnX account, allowing access to the SOS button in all three apps with a single subscription. This feature is available on mobile devices with cellular and satellite SMS messaging capabilities.
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Adam Sepniak
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