I have an Iphone 14, which has the option to send emergency SOS via satellite. I never used the service. However, my phone company is claiming that I called my partner using satellite connection. Is that possible? And is this service available outside of the US and Canada? Is it possible to use it without activating it before the call?
alessa145 wrote:
I have an Iphone 14, which has the option to send emergency SOS via satellite. I never used the service. However, my phone company is claiming that I called my partner using satellite connection. Is that possible?
Not really. If you did have to use Satellite, your phone company would not be able to know this. As satellite calls require you to be entirely off grid with no connection to your service provider.
And is this service available outside of the US and Canada?
Yes. Its available in 16 countries.
Is it possible to use it without activating it before the call?
No. and you call and text emergency services, not other people.
Also, currently its free. It costs nothing at this time. And when it comes time for it to cost something, it will be a subscription charged by Apple, not your carrier.
The SOS service has absolutely nothing to do with your carrier. Unless you somehow used a satellite service provided by your carrier instead of Apple's SOS service.
click here ➜ Use Emergency SOS via satellite on your iPhone - Apple Support
alessa145 wrote:
I have an Iphone 14, which has the option to send emergency SOS via satellite. I never used the service. However, my phone company is claiming that I called my partner using satellite connection. Is that possible?
Not really. If you did have to use Satellite, your phone company would not be able to know this. As satellite calls require you to be entirely off grid with no connection to your service provider.
And is this service available outside of the US and Canada?
Yes. Its available in 16 countries.
Is it possible to use it without activating it before the call?
No. and you call and text emergency services, not other people.
Also, currently its free. It costs nothing at this time. And when it comes time for it to cost something, it will be a subscription charged by Apple, not your carrier.
The SOS service has absolutely nothing to do with your carrier. Unless you somehow used a satellite service provided by your carrier instead of Apple's SOS service.
click here ➜ Use Emergency SOS via satellite on your iPhone - Apple Support
Since verifying satellite calls involves your carrier's network, it's best to reach out to them directly. To confirm the details, you can request a call log showing the time, mode (satellite or cellular), and any other relevant information about the calls in question.
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