Apple is reportedly preparing a significant leap in satellite connectivity with the iPhone 18 Pro, moving beyond emergency messaging to full 5G via Satellite.

iOS 26 lets you access messages via satellite, allowing compatible iPhones to send texts without cellular or Wi-Fi. Learn how to use this feature anywhere.

Verizon's network was down for tens of thousands of users in the US on Wednesday ...

GeekWire’s Alan Boyle points his iPhone skyward to seek a satellite connection in an Oregon cafe. (Photo Courtesy of Alissa Farley) NEHALEM, Ore. — When I bought myself a phone that was built for ...

Apple has announced that Emergency SOS via satellite is available in Mexico starting today, on iPhone 14 models and newer and the Apple Watch Ultra 3. Until now, only Find My via satellite and ...

Apple has announced that, starting today, satellite messages will be available in Japan for iPhone 14 or later or Apple Watch Ultra 3 users. This feature helps users stay connected with family and ...

Mostly, texting via satellite is just like texting via cellular. The data pipe between the phone and a satellite flying overhead at 17,000 miles per hour is small, so occasionally texts would take ...

Apple has announced a significant expansion of its Emergency SOS via satellite feature for iPhone and Apple Watch Ultra. The company says the feature will launch to users in Mexico later this year, ...

Roadside Assistance via Satellite is now available in Australia, allowing Australian iPhone users to get help if their car breaks down in an area without Wi-Fi or cellular service. According to Apple, ...

Apple introduced Emergency SOS via satellite on the iPhone in 2022. At the time, it was revolutionary, though other services, such as T-Mobile’s T-Satellite, have added to the range of options. Now, ...

T-Mobile is expanding its T-Satellite service to include free texting to 911 emergency services via satellite for all cell phone users in the US, not just T-Mobile customers. Although the service is ...

Apple has rolled out its Emergency SOS via Satellite to Mexico, for users of the iPhone 14 or later, and the Apple Watch Ultra 3. It's the feature that means iPhone users can contact emergency ...