And its this uncertainty that warns us to never take any chances with the unexpected.
After all, unexpected things do happen when we expect them the least.
Emergency SOS via Satellite is a life-saving feature.
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you’re free to use your rig to text emergency services via satellite connection.
Sending a message through a satellite connection is different from sending or receiving a message via cellular.
What should you keep in mind when trying to connect to a satellite on iPhone?
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What impacts the connection time when using Emergency SOS via Satellite?
Which information does Emergency SOS via Satellite Share with Emergency Responders?
Do you better respond to additional messages when using Emergency SOS?
Yes, you might need to respond to additional messages.
Which languages are supported by Emergency SOS via Satellite?
As of now, Emergency SOS via Satellite supports only Latin characters such as English and French.
At launch, this service is compatible with American English, American Spanish, and Canadian French.
Which devices support Emergency SOS Via Satellite?
Emergency SOS via Satellite is exclusive to the iPhone 14 Series.
Can you activate Emergency SOS via Satellite in a place with cellular and Wi-Fi coverage?
No, you cant use Emergency SOS via Satellite in a place with cellular and Wi-Fi coverage.
In which countries will Apple launch Emergency SOS via Satellite?
It is not available in Guam or American Samoa.
Yes, they can.
Can Emergency SOS via Satellite work in places above 62 latitude?
Emergency SOS via Satellite might fail to work in places above 62 latitude.
For example, it may not work in the northern parts of Canada and Alaska.
What about the security of your messages when using Emergency SOS via Satellite?
When you send messages using Emergency SOS via Satellite, your messages are sent in encrypted form.
Apple decrypts your messages so you can pass them to the emergency relay center or the emergency services dispatcher.
Will emergency service centers and relay providers retain your messages?
The emergency service centers and relay providers may retain your messages so you can improve the services.
Is your location shared with Apple and its partners?
When will Apple launch Emergency SOS via Satellite?
Apple is all set to release the Emergency SOS via satellite through a software update in November 2022.
Signing Off…
In more ways than one, Emergency SOS via Satellite is a life savior.
Ever since it began to circulate in rumors, I have given it a go.
And I guess, most of you would be on the same page.
As always, do not forget to share your thoughts about this new feature as well.
