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Apple extends free satellite features for another year, adding iPhone 16 users to existing iPhone 14 and 15 coverage
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Apple is extending free access to its satellite features, including Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, and Messages via satellite, for another year, now covering existing iPhone 14, iPhone 15, and iPhone 16 users.
Apple still has not announced pricing for satellite features, and each annual extension delays clarity on whether life-saving emergency services will eventually require a paid subscription. For anyone building apps or services that integrate with iPhone satellite connectivity, the continued uncertainty about future costs remains a planning risk.
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The extension was disclosed in a footnote to the iPhone 18 Pro press release and applies to devices activated in supported countries before midnight PT on September 9.
New iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo buyers receive one year of free satellite access separately from the extension for existing users.
Apple has still not announced what it will charge for satellite features once the free access period ends.
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