Apple has announced that the satellite function for emergency calls on the iPhone 14 series is coming to the Netherlands and Belgium this month. Previously, it was already available in the US and some other European countries. 
Benjamin Kuijten | iCulture.nl – 7 March 2023, 14:51 whatsappfacebooktwittertelegramlinkedinmailprint
On the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, you can connect to satellites in an emergency, in case you lose normal range. The feature launched in the US in November 2022, and Apple previously promised that the feature would expand to more countries in 2023. Today, Apple announces in the announcement of the yellow iPhone 14 that the feature will be available in the Netherlands and Belgium later this month.
SOS via satellite iPhone 14 to the Netherlands and Belgium
The satellite function is intended to activate emergency contacts and assistance if you are in an emergency situation, but no longer have coverage from a regular provider. For example, because you are somewhere remote, such as far out to sea. By pointing your iPhone at a satellite, it connects without additional hardware such as antennas to send emergency messages. The emergency services can then find out your location and come to the rescue, if necessary. You can also use it in the Find My app to share your location with emergency contacts.
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In December, the function was already launched in neighboring countries in Europe, such as Germany and France. But later this month it will also come to the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Austria and Portugal. Two years after the activation of a new iPhone 14, this is free to use. If you previously had an iPhone 14, the two years apply from the moment the function becomes available. Apple has not yet announced what the satellite function will cost after that, not even in other countries such as the US. Apple could introduce a separate subscription for this, although it could also become part of iCloud+ or Apple One, for example.
In our tip you can read how the SOS emergency notification viva satellite function works. A demo function is also available in the iPhone settings, so you can test it before you actually need it. This demo function will become active as soon as the satellite function is available in the Netherlands and Belgium. can be used. Also read our FAQ about the satellite function for the iPhone for answers to frequently asked questions.
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