I’ve personally been waiting for Starlink to start rolling out its satellite cell phone service. As someone who loves to hike, camp, and go backpacking, such a service would be a huge boost to ...

Apple offers four satellite services that might be of use when cell networks or Wi-Fi aren’t available. (Many people in several US states experienced just this in the wake of Hurricane Helene ...

Emergency SOS via Satellite can be accessed by dialing 911 in areas without cell or Wi-Fi service, but sending Messages via Satellite is a little trickier. Below, then, we explain how to send ...

The satellite connectivity provided by the last three generations of iPhones should be part of everyone’s disaster preparedness, just as people used to carry cell phones in their cars purely in case ...

power blackouts and cell service outages that could last for days after a storm hits. As Florida residents prepared for impact from Hurricane Milton, several satellite connection options were made ...

In much of Florida, there is a strong chance you'll lose power and possibly cell service this week when ... you may be able ...

In light of potential power outages and disrupted cellular services, knowing how to send a distress signal via satellite ...

In the midst of a natural disaster, your cell service might not last for long. But that doesn’t mean you can’t reach out for help. In the past few years, some smartphones have evolved to gain ...

And your ability to use the satellite service or emergency services can also depend on your cell phone provider. Here’s what you need to know. Consumers with an iPhone 14 or newer can contact ...