New options extend reach to virtually the entire continental U.S. For emergency purposes, there’s no doubt that this service will save lives.

A man's Apple iPhone called 911 after he was involved in a crash and was trapped inside his vehicle.

The new T-Mobile and Starlink satellite free upgrade for Apple iPhone 13 and other handsets goes live in around two weeks’ time. Here’s what it means and how to use it.

According to Apple Support, “with iPhone 14 or later (all models), you can use Emergency SOS via satellite to text for emergency services when you're off the grid with no cellular and wi-fi ...

Apple rolled out the emergency SOS satellite texting function in the U.S. and Canada when the iPhone 14 went on sale in late 2022. It has more recently rolled out the ability to send text messages ...

When Apple launched the iPhone 14 in 2022, it and subsequent handsets came with a powerful extra: satellite connectivity so you could send messages to emergency services when out of cellular coverage.

As state officials spread the word about Friday’s intermittent 911 outage, many heard alerts via their phone or terrestrial ...

Officials in Alabama's Morgan and Limestone counties report that a child playing with a parent's smartphone is the most common cause of an accidental call to 911. Apple Watches' fall detection ...

A stranded climber was rescued in Colorado. Here’s how a satellite feature on his iPhone enabled him to contact without cell service or Wi-Fi.

Rogers Communications Inc. RCI-B-T has launched a direct-to-mobile satellite service that will provide users with text and ...