When you're off the grid, several apps can now communicate directly over T-Mobile's Starlink-based satellite service.

Being in an emergency without a way to contact your family or 911 is a scary thought. Big weather events can wipe out homes, phone lines and powerlines, making the usual cellular or Wi-Fi networks ...

WASHINGTON — Aside from emojis and artificial intelligence, Apple's latest software update introduced a key feature for those who find themselves without cellular service or Wi-Fi. While satellite ...

iPhone 14 and newer phones can connect not only with emergency services but also send texts to family and friends when it has the iOS 18 installed, CBS News reported. To find out what model phone you ...

Travel is stressful enough for most of us, but not being able to text while you’re on the road is a true nightmare. On an Apple iPhone, you see the dreaded words “not delivered” with an exclamation ...

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. Apple introduced satellite communication support for the iPhone with the iPhone 14 series, ...

Hurricanes often leave a path of physical damage to impacted regions, power blackouts and cell service outages that could last for days after a storm hits. As Florida residents prepared for impact ...

When Apple introduced the satellite feature in 2022, it said the service would be free for two years. In 2024, when the ...

Apple extends free satellite services for iPhone 14 and 15 users until 2026, offering life-saving SOS and messaging features ...