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  "id": 6685958,
  "title": "Apple extends free iPhone satellite access for another year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/apple-extends-free-iphone-satellite-access-for-another-year",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-11T01:38:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/10/apple-extends-free-iphone-satellite-access-for-another-year/"
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  "account": "Apple has announced it will extend free access to its satellite features for iPhone users for another year, according to a footnote in its latest iPhone 18 Pro press release. The company first introduced satellite connectivity with the iPhone 14 lineup, offering Emergency SOS via satellite and Find My location sharing. Over time, Apple has added more satellite features, like Roadside Assistance and Messages via satellite. In November 2023, Apple extended free access to Emergency SOS by another year for iPhone 14 users. Last year, it extended satellite features for existing iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 users. With this new extension, users of the iPhone 14, iPhone 15, and iPhone 16 will have free access to satellite features. To avail the service, users must activate their device in a country that supports Apple's satellite features before midnight PT on September 9. Apple has not disclosed plans to charge for satellite features post the free access period.",
  "summary": "Apple is extending free access to its satellite features for existing iPhone users for another year, the company revealed in a footnote to its iPhone 18 Pro press release. Here are the details. more…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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