Apple has extended free satellite service for iPhone 14

With the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15, users can In areas without cell phone coverage, switch to a satellite connection for emergency calls. This function activates the rescue control center via text message Users can choose them to contact Manually transmit location to family and friends via satellite connection.

Spread to Western Europe

Launched a year ago in the US and Canada, Cover Apple’s satellite service now covers sixteen countries from, including almost all of Western Europe. Germany, Austria and, since September, Switzerland are among the latest additions Apple said the service is available Many lives have already been saved contribution, although the company does not provide any specific figures for emergency calls or rescue operations.

Terms of the free trial period

Free use of satellite services is available after activating a new iPhone two years Possible. Customers with iPhone 14 Before November 15, 2023 Active in one of the supported regions will now benefit from this Additional years of free usewhich is a total of one Three years free period That means buying the iPhone 15 and the new iPhone 14 remains the same The free trial period is limited to two years. It is still unknown how expensive the service will be after the testing phase ends.

More features in the US

The iPhone’s satellite function has changed In the United States Proved to be particularly useful especially for drivers. In collaboration with the American Automobile Association (AAA), the American equivalent of the German ADAC, iPhone users can now do just that in the event of a lack of cellular connectivity. Request a towing service via satellite connection.

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