Here's the link to the article about the 50 satellite phones from one of the tweets in above article -
Senators issued satellite phones, offered demonstrations on upgraded security devices
The satellite phone technology has been offered to all 100 senators. CBS News has learned at least 50 have accepted the phones, which Senate administrative staff recommend senators keep in close proximity during their travels.
Gibson said the phones are a security backstop in the case of an emergency that "takes out communications" in part of America. Federal funding will pay for the satellite airtime needed to utilize the phone devices.
A Department of Homeland Security advisory said satellite phones are a tool for responding to and coordinating government services in the case of a "man-made" or natural disaster that wipes out communication.
Here's the link to the article about the 50 satellite phones from one of the tweets in above article -
Senators issued satellite phones, offered demonstrations on upgraded security devices
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/senators-issued-satellite-phones-new-security-measures/