iphone 13 Emergency SOS via satellite

Hello 3019paul,

Thanks for posting in the Apple Support Communities.

Emergency SOS via satellite is only available on the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro model devices. This is covered in article, Use Emergency SOS via satellite on your iPhone 14 - Apple Support.

For more specific information regarding this feature, review the details below:

Emergency SOS via satellite availability

To use Emergency SOS via satellite (or share your location via satellite):

* You need iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Pro with:

* iOS 16.1 or later in the U.S. or Canada

* iOS 16.2 or later in France, Germany, Ireland, and the U.K.

* iOS 16.4 or later in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Portugal

* You also need to be in a place with no cellular and Wi-Fi coverage.

* Emergency SOS via satellite is available in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, the U.K., and the U.S.3 

* International travelers who visit a country or region where Emergency SOS via satellite is available can use the feature while visiting, except if they bought their phone in China mainland, Hong Kong, or Macao. Emergency SOS via satellite isn't offered on iPhone models purchased in China mainland, Hong Kong, or Macao.

* Satellite connection might not work in places above 62° latitude, such as northern parts of Canada and Alaska.

Best regards.