Apple today announced that it is extending the complimentary period for its groundbreaking Emergency SOS via satellite feature for existing iPhone 14 users by one year. The service allows users to send text messages to emergency services even when they are outside of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage.
Key Highlights
- Existing iPhone 14 users will receive an additional year of free satellite Emergency SOS service.
- The extension applies to users who activated their devices before November 15, 2023, in countries that support the feature.
- Apple initially offered two years of free service, and this extension brings the total to three years.
We are committed to providing our customers with the most innovative and advanced safety features available,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “We are thrilled to extend the complimentary period for Emergency SOS via satellite for our iPhone 14 users, giving them even more peace of mind when they are out of reach.
The extension applies to iPhone 14 users who activated their devices before November 15, 2023, in countries that support the feature. These countries include the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland.
Apple initially offered two years of free service for Emergency SOS via satellite. This extension brings the total complimentary period to three years. After the three years are over, users will be charged a subscription fee to continue using the service.
In addition to extending the complimentary period for Emergency SOS via satellite, Apple is also adding support for more countries and regions. The service will be available in additional countries in the coming months.
About Emergency SOS via Satellite
Emergency SOS via satellite is a groundbreaking safety feature that allows iPhone 14 users to send text messages to emergency services even when they are outside of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage. The feature works by connecting to satellites that are located in low Earth orbit. Once connected, users can send a message to emergency services that includes their location and a brief description of their emergency.
Apple’s extension of the complimentary period for Emergency SOS via satellite is a welcome move that will give iPhone 14 users even more peace of mind when they are out of reach. The service is a valuable tool that can help save lives in emergency situations.
