Apple is extending free access to its satellite features for existing iPhone users for another year, the company revealed in a footnote to its iPhone 18 Pro press release. Here are the details.
Apple confirms new extension
Apple first introduced satellite connectivity on the iPhone with the iPhone 14 lineup, initially offering Emergency SOS via satellite and the ability to share your location through Find My via satellite. At launch, Apple said access would be free for two years.
Since then, Apple has expanded its satellite offering with additional features, including Roadside Assistance via satellite and Messages via satellite. The company now collectively refers to these as its satellite features.
In November 2023, Apple extended free access to Emergency SOS via satellite by another year for existing iPhone 14 users. Last year, Apple again extended free access, this time covering its satellite features for existing iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 users.
