When no cellular service is available, does iPhone 8 or Ultra contact satellites ?

When no cellular service is available, does iPhone 8 or Ultra contact satellites for SOS calls?

Posted on Feb 23, 2023 9:10 PM

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Posted on Feb 23, 2023 9:19 PM

Only the iPhone 14 models can use satellites to text emergency services.

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Feb 23, 2023 9:19 PM in response to jrfrn53

Only the iPhone 14 models can use satellites to text emergency services.

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