Emergency SOS Via Satellite feature makes it easier to ask for help, especially for people who don't have WiFi or a cell signal nearby.

How to Use Satellite Emergency SOS

Through the official Apple website, you can still activate the Emergency SOS via satellite.

Hold your phone in your hand to begin calling emergency services, then put it back in your pocket.

How to Use Satellite Texting for Emergency Services

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Emergency SOS Via Satellite feature makes it easier to ask for help, especially for people who don't have WiFi or a cell signal nearby.

How to Use Satellite Emergency SOS

Through the official Apple website, you can still activate the Emergency SOS via satellite.

Hold your phone in your hand to begin calling emergency services, then put it back in your pocket.

How to Use Satellite Texting for Emergency Services

Dial any known emergency number as soon as possible.

Call them if you can, and if the call doesn’t go through, start clicking "Emergency Text via Satellite."

next attempt to call 911 or SOS. After selecting Emergency Services from here, click "Report an Emergency." Answer the screen’s emergency questions.

next attempt to call 911 or SOS. After selecting Emergency Services from here, click "Report an Emergency." Answer the screen’s emergency questions.