Apple grants iPhone 14 and 15 other free general users of satellite features

IPhone 14 and iPhone 15 users get another year of free access to satellite communication features, according to a footnote to Apple newsroom posts for Apple iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro. “The free experience of iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 users who activated their devices in a country that supports satellite features from Apple before 12 am on September 9, 2025, says Apple says.

Apple originally launched the SOS emergency service via the satellite after a short period of its release on the iPhone 14 collection In November 2022At that time, Apple said the feature would be free for the first two years. (This feature is still free for two years after activation on iPhone 14 and newer models.

With iOS 18 last year, Apple Expand Satellite messages features to allow you to have friends or family message when you are outside the network. Today, Apple has also announced that Apple Watch New Ultra 3 will contain satellite communication features.