No satellite option or Satellite Connection Demo on iPhone 16 Pro

Your screen shot shows only the top half of the menu. The satellite demo is at the very bottom. Have you scrolled to the bottom of this menu. On my iPhone 16 Pro the satellite demo is shown and works even with WiFi and Cellular active. I just now went outside and got a successful connection. The instructions say that you cannot receive or make phone calls while the demo is in progress. That probable means the demo temporarily turns of WiFi and Cellular while connecting.

In short, it just works.

saawmy wrote:

Im in the US, I went to apple yesterday and something was wrong with the phone, got it replaced and workes now with a new one.

And YES the satellite actually (for some reason) didn’t work.

Good report saawmy . Yes hardware issue need to be dealt with over the counter.

Mac Jim ID wrote:

And what is the Model number of the phone. The last 4 characters will determine the region where Satellite service may not be possible on the phone. Go to Settings > General > About > Model Number.

I assume in the last screenshot showing your SOS settings, you did scroll all the way to the bottom, as the scroll bar indicator on the right does not make that clear, and would appear there is more there.

The Author claims to have bought the phone in the US and is in the US. But I also told them they STILL have not gone far enough to the bottom of the page. I'm not sure why it's that difficult to swipe up to get to the very bottom?

Sorry, no one here can help you any further then. You’ll need to take your iPhone 16 Pro to an Apple Store or authorized service provider for examination. If you are no longer in the U.S. you’ll just have to learn to live without satellite connectivity it until you get back. Satellite connectivity is NOT available worldwide, especially in Asia.

Use Emergency SOS via satellite on your iPhone - Apple Support

See the list of countries that support satellite connections below outside the U.S.

Emergency SOS via satellite availability

• You need an iPhone 14 or later (all models) 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, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland
  • iOS 17.6 or later in Japan
• You need to be in a place with no cellular and Wi-Fi coverage.
• You need to connect to a satellite with your iPhone
• Emergency SOS via satellite is available in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, the U.K., and the U.S.
• Availability in other regions is subject to regulation by government agencies, necessary approvals, and other market specific requirements. Apple is working to bring these capabilities to more regions as soon as possible.
• 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 iPhone in certain countries or regions5.

1. In the U.S. and Canada, call or text 911. In Australia, call or text 000. In Austria, call or text 112, 133, and 144. In Belgium, call or text 100 and 101. In France, call or text 112, 15, 17, 18, 114, 119, 191, and 196. In Germany, call or text 112 and 110. In Ireland and the U.K., call or text 999 or 112. In Italy, call or text 112, 113, 115, 118, and 1530. In Japan, call or text 110, 118, and 119. In Luxembourg, call or text 112, 113, 12112, and 12113. In New Zealand, call or text 111. In Spain, call 112. In Switzerland, call 112.
2. You need iOS 16.2 or later to connect to emergency services via satellite when you call or text 15, 17, 18, 114, 119, 191, and 196 in France, 110 in Germany, and 999 in Ireland. The availability of these additional emergency numbers might also depend on your cellular carrier. You need iOS 16.4 or later to connect to emergency services via satellite in Austria, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland. You need iOS 17.6 or later to connect to emergency services via satellite in Japan. Text messages are sent either to emergency service providers or to the Emergency Relay Center, which then reports the content to emergency services.
3. Satellite network for Apple features provided by Globalstar, Inc. and its affiliates or third-party network providers.
4. Including the Archipelago of Madeira, Ashmore and Cartier Islands, the Azores, the Balearic Islands (Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca, and Menorca), the Canary Islands (El Hierro, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, La Gomera, La Palma, Lanzarote, and Tenerife), the Collectivity of Saint Martin, Saint Pierre & Miquelon, Corsica, Coral Sea, Guadeloupe, Islands of Sicily and Sardinia, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Martinique, Orkney Islands, Puerto Rico, Saint Barthelemy, Scottish Hebrides, Shetland Islands, Sovereign states of San Marino and Vatican City, Torres Strait, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
5. Satellite connectivity isn't offered on iPhone models purchased in Armenia, Belarus, China mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia.

What country are you actually in?

So again, what country are you residing in at this moment? Please respond.

fixed - Couldn't find Satellite connectivity demo… - Apple Community

In the Emergency SOS page in Settings, did you go ALL the way to the bottom of that page? Swipe up till you get to the bottom of the page.

saawmy wrote:

Hey everyone,

i just bought an iPhone 16 pro, and there is no sign of any satellite capability. Not even the Demo Mode shows up in settings

https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/a4a762c2-a3a1-4351-84be-248fb3bd11ad

https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/3563a0ec-0185-449d-9759-3f3edefe4f33

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Read this link --> Use Emergency SOS via satellite on your iPhone - Apple Support

Pay attention to the section on availability as it is only available in certain countries, so where you are located determines if you have access to SOS Services via Satellite.

And what is the Model number of the phone. The last 4 characters will determine the region where Satellite service may not be possible on the phone. Go to Settings > General > About > Model Number.

I assume in the last screenshot showing your SOS settings, you did scroll all the way to the bottom, as the scroll bar indicator on the right does not make that clear, and would appear there is more there.

And you STILL didn't go further down the page. At least not by the screenshot you posted. Swipe up until you can't swipe up further.

Review the information provided here and also note that since your phone is showing both cellular and Wifi, the Satellite option will not show in Settings:

If you have cellular or Wi-Fi coverage, the Satellite option in Settings won't appear 

Connect to a satellite with your iPhone - Apple Support

And additional info here:

Use Emergency SOS via satellite on your iPhone - Apple Support

Try the Satellite Connection Demo

To find out how to connect to a satellite, try the demo. You'll need to be outside on relatively open terrain and with a clear view of the sky. Trees with light foliage may slow down the connection and dense foliage may block it. Hills or mountains, canyons and tall structures can also block the connection.

Connect to a satellite with your iPhone - Apple Support (IN)

JovannyI wrote:

I’m also currently having the exact same problem as you,..

The problem that was discussed, and fully resolved above?

If you are in an area where satellite coverage is available and permissible and the rest of the discussion, then a discussion either Apple is in your future. Whether that becomes a repair or a swap or a replacement?