iPhones now have non-emergency access to the satellite link

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someone mentioned this in a thread the other day but it seems like something everyone here should see: if you have an iPhone >= 14 and you upgrade to iOS 18, you can do messaging through the satellite link. I haven't tested it out because it doesn't work while you have other signals, but this seems very cool!

About Messages via satellite on your iPhone - Apple Support

With iPhone 14 or later, you can send iMessages or SMS messages via satellite when you’re off the grid with no cellular and Wi-Fi coverage.
support.apple.com support.apple.com
 
I did test this last Friday. We had no signal and sent a message with our dinner order for takeout to my wife and we received her response.

Messaging is slow, but it worked and the messaging is free for 2 years.
Your iphone will tell you where the satellite is and give a visual to try and keep pointed while the message is sending.
I have also previously used the send location, not SOS, but just the location to a contact, and it worked as well.
 
Ugly said:
I did test this last Friday. We had no signal and sent a message with our dinner order for takeout to my wife and we received her response.

Messaging is slow, but it worked and the messaging is free for 2 years.
Your iphone will tell you where the satellite is and give a visual to try and keep pointed while the message is sending.
I have also previously used the send location, not SOS, but just the location to a contact, and it worked as well.
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If you send me her number will she bring me takeout?
 
Apparently Google Pixel 9 is the first Pixel to add satellite messaging. Naturally, after I made the investment upgrading to the P8P this year. But, I did that for better photos. Still rely on the Garmin Mini 2 as my emergency device.
 
OldBill said:
Apparently Google Pixel 9 is the first Pixel to add satellite messaging. Naturally, after I made the investment upgrading to the P8P this year. But, I did that for better photos. Still rely on the Garmin Mini 2 as my emergency device.
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Looks like it is only SOS messaging

Get emergency help through satellite with your Pixel phone - Pixel Phone Help

If you’re in an emergency situation without Wi-Fi or mobile network, you can try to connect with emergency services through satellite. Who can use Satellite SOS This feature is currently availabl
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