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Apple extends free iPhone satellite access for another year
9to5mac.com • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple is extending free access to its satellite features for an additional year for existing iPhone 14, iPhone 15, and iPhone 16 users, as revealed in a footnote to the iPhone 18 Pro press release.
- These satellite features, initially launched with the iPhone 14, include Emergency SOS, location sharing via Find My, Roadside Assistance, and Messages via satellite.
- New iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo buyers will receive one year of free satellite feature access, while existing users covered by the extension gain an extra year.
- Apple has not yet announced pricing plans for satellite features after the free period ends, with speculation that some emergency services may remain free due to their critical nature.
- This marks another extension following previous extensions in 2023, but it remains unclear if this will be the final extension or if further free access will be offered in the future.
