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#302517 - 10/10/24 04:22 PM Satellite texting via iPhone, 911 via Pixel
Michael2 Offline
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Registered: 10/07/04
Posts: 85
How to send messages via satellite on your iPhone or Pixel
(Oct 8, 2024)

From the article:

"Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite (on the iPhone 14, 15, and 16) and Google’s Satellite SOS (on Pixel 9 phones) can connect you with emergency services when you don’t have cell service or Wi-Fi. These services don’t require any setup — just dial 911 from a supported phone to reach emergency services over text message using satellite communication.

A new Messages via satellite feature on newer iPhones launched this month with iOS 18. (There is no equivalent feature for Google Pixel.) This is not designed for emergencies like the SOS service, but it can connect you with friends and family when needed. It’s currently available on iPhone 14 models and newer running iOS 18. People affected by Hurricane Helene have posted on social media to share how this service helped them get the word out that they were okay following the disaster."

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#302518 - 10/11/24 01:57 AM Re: Satellite texting via iPhone, 911 via Pixel [Re: Michael2]
chaosmagnet Offline
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Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 12/03/09
Posts: 3840
Loc: USA
That was the very last moment that I considered buying a separate satellite phone. Thanks!


Edited by chaosmagnet (10/11/24 01:57 AM)
Edit Reason: Clarity

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#302519 - 10/11/24 11:25 AM Re: Satellite texting via iPhone, 911 via Pixel [Re: Michael2]
Ren Offline
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Registered: 11/05/07
Posts: 542
Loc: Wales, UK
Yeah, and LTE over satellite should be available within a year, I believe.

Which should mean almost all existing 4G capable phones will be able to call via satellite, as long as using a telecom provider that supports it.

More interesting with UHF/VHF and 4G LTE capable radios. Like this Wouxon KG-V98

https://www.wouxun.com/radios/two_way_radio_kg-v98.aspx

It can act as a cross band repeater, so can link two groups of UHF/VHF radios over satellite in theory.

Will be interesting for someone try it in practice, once it's all up and running.


Edited by Ren (10/11/24 02:02 PM)

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