Apple extends free satellite communications for iPhone 14 & 15 series users by one year, Know more

Apple has extended free satellite communication for iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 users by one year. In a press release, the company announced that the free satellite communication feature will now be available until September 2026

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free satellite communication service for the iPhone 15 series was originally set to expire this month, while for the iPhone 14 series, the free period was initially scheduled to end in September 2024.

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Apple has already extended the free service for the iPhone 14 series twice before, which can be described as a “continuous extension.”

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In a press release, Apple announced that it will extend the free satellite communication feature for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 series by one year,

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its meaning for users of both models can continue using satellite communication at no cost until September 2026.

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According to my research, Apple’s satellite communication feature is compatible with the iPhone 14 series and newer models. Users can connect these phones to a satellite to send text messages when Wi-Fi

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or mobile data is unavailable, request roadside assistance, exchange messages with friends and family, and share their location.

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