We've all been frustrated by a lack of mobile service at one point or another, but if you’ve got an iPhone, two built-in features could let you communicate with loved ones and first responders, even when mobile networks aren’t functioning.
The first feature is Emergency SOS via Satellite. As the name suggests, this uses satellite connectivity to link your call to emergency services, providing you with help when cell infrastructure is too badly damaged to get your call through. Right now, it’s free for anyone with an iPhone 14 or newer, and, depending on where you live, you’ll also need to be running anything from iOS 16.1 to iOS 17.6 – Apple has a full list of requirements on its website.
