The new SOS function is now also available in Germany
The iPhone 14 series satellite emergency call service has now launched in other countries including Germany. Even without mobile communication, emergency messages can be sent using satellite connections.
The iPhone 14 series, which was released in the fall, has been able to use the satellite emergency call service in the United States and Canada since November 15. Apple has now announced that the service will also be available DeutschlandAvailable in France, UK and Ireland.
Calls cannot be made using the satellite function, but messages can be sent. In emergencies without a cellular or Wi-Fi connection, the iPhone sends a satellite link message to a switching center, which then forwards the emergency call. In addition to emergency situation information, the message includes location including altitude, remaining iPhone battery charge, and health information from an emergency card if set up. In the best case, the message is received in just 15 seconds, according to an Apple press release.
This is how emergency calls work
Satellite distress call is activated by five quick presses of the power button or a long press of the power and volume buttons. Then answer some questions Emergency type per description. The display then shows that you should hold the iPhone up to the sky. Only emergency calls cannot be made with the satellite function. You can with friends and family members Share location via satellite with the Where app. According to Apple, a satellite emergency call transcript can also be forwarded to emergency contacts.
Emergency Call via Satellite SOS makes emergency communication via satellite more accessible, which is very interesting. In practice, this means more people can reach 112 when they don’t have cell service and need emergency help. We are confident that this will save many lives and greatly assist the emergency services in conducting these often very complex rescue operations
Gary Machado, CEO of the European Emergency Number Association
Apple plans to expand satellite emergency call support to more countries next year. From the time of activation of a new iPhone 14 model, Free service for two years. Anyone who already owns an iPhone will get free access for two years from December 13. It is currently unknown what the price of the service will be after this period.
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