Apple included a number of satellite-based features in its latest iPhone models to help users keep contact in an emergency. Here's what they are, and how to use them if you have no signal. Major ...

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 ...

Following Hurricane Milton's landfall in Florida, here's how to make sure you can send messages via satellite if you have no cellular and Wi-Fi coverage. Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you ever get caught without service, you could benefit from owning a satellite phone. Unlike regular phones, they work by connecting to ...

With yet another hurricane bearing down on the U.S., this time it's Milton that has the entire Florida peninsula in its sights, it's a good time to remind everyone who's upgraded to iOS 18, and has an ...

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 ...

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You might be able to count on one hand the number of times you've been in a remote area without a cell signal or Wi-Fi connectivity—unless you're making regular excursions into the backcountry. But in ...

AT&T and Verizon shared the progress of their respective satellite communication efforts. Both brands are utilizing AST ...