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The iPhone 14 series introduced support for communication over satellite connectivity, though the feature is reserved for emergencies. Available in select markets, Emergency SOS via satellite lets you connect to first responders even when you lack Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity access. The feature can save lives and has been put to good use soon after Apple brought it to market.
We saw several reports detailing cases where satellite connectivity turned out to be the key feature that helped people connect with emergency responders. Like iPhone 14 owners stranded in the wild or people trying to escape a wildfire.
Apple made Emergency SOS via satellite free for two years with iPhone 14 purchases. The same goes for the iPhone 15 models, by the way. It turns out that Apple is ready to offer users an extra free year of support for satellite communications. While I hope I'll never have to use the feature, that's still amazing news.
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By: Chris Smith
Title: iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via Satellite is free for an extra year
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Published Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:33:00 +0000
