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Apple expands iPhone satellite services deal, commits $1.1bn to expand capacity
Satellite services provider GlobalStar today disclosed an expansion of its deal with Apple. Apple will commit an additional $1.1 billion...
With iOS 18, for instance, iPhone users are now able to send text messages to friends and family over satellite, when outside of cellular or WiFi range. It’s a hairy subject as much of the current offering relies on using satellite during life-threatening emergencies, which feels rather punitive for Apple to charge for. It is possible the company will continue to offer Emergency SOS for free, while charging for other features like the ability to share location in Find My or the new iOS 18 capability to send text messages over satellite recreationally.
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