iPhone 14 Owners To Get One More Year Of Emergency SOS Via Satellite Than iPhone 15

By Shikhar Mehrotra • Updated On Nov 16, 2023

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Emergency SoS via Satellite, a feature that enables users to contact emergency services when they don’t have access to mobile networks or Wi-Fi networks. The feature came out with the iPhone 14 series and has been around for a year. To facilitate satellite communication, the Cupertino-based tech giant partnered with Globalstar. At the time of launch, Apple said that iPhone 14 users will be able to use Emergency SoS via Satellite at no additional cost for two years. However, the company has extended this duration.

iPhone 14 Purchased Prior To November 15 Are Eligible

In a press release published on November 15, 2023, the iPhone maker mentions that it will provide Emergency SOS via Satellite for one additional free year for existing iPhone 14 users. However, this only applies to the iPhone 14 units activated in a supported country prior to 12 AM PT on November 15 or 1:30 AM IST on November 16 in India. Initially, Apple announced that iPhone 14 users would get the service “free for two years,” implying that the trial will expire in 2024. However, with the additional year, iPhone 14 owners should be able to use the feature till 2025.

iPhone 15 Doesn’t Get A Bonus

iPhone 15 users, on the other hand, will continue to get free access to the feature for two years as there’s no extension for them. Effectively, both the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 will lose free access to Emergency SOS via Satellite in 2025. Although the feature is only available in 16 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, New Zealand, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, Ireland, Germany, France, Canada, Belgium, Austria, and Australia, there’s a good chance that Apple will extend it to more regions in the coming future.

For those catching up, Emergency SOS via Satellite came out in November 2022, two months after Apple rolled out the iPhone 14 series with four models. Building up on the feature, Apple also introduced Roadside Assistance via Satellie in the United States.

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Shikhar Mehrotra

Shikhar Mehrotra is a seasoned technology writer and reviewer with over five years of experience covering consumer tech across India and global markets. At Smartprix, he has authored more than 1,700 articles, including news stories, features, comparisons, and product reviews spanning automobiles, smartphones, chipsets, wearables, laptops, home appliances, and operating systems. Shikhar has reviewed flagship devices such as the iPhone 16, Galaxy S25+, and Sennheiser HD 505 Open-Ear headphones. He also contributes regularly to Smartprix’s growing automotive section.

With a deep understanding of both iOS and Android ecosystems, Shikhar specializes in daily tech news, how-to explainers, product comparisons, and in-depth reviews. His DSLR photography in product reviews is recognized as among the best on the team.

Before joining Smartprix, Shikhar wrote for leading publications including Forbes Advisor India, Republic World, and ScreenRant. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Lucknow.

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