From: hugybear@gmx.net   
      
   On 23.11.25 11:12, Andy Burns wrote:   
   > "Carlos E.R." wrote:   
   >   
   >> If the iPhone 13 can do it without a contract, somebody must be paying   
   >> or fielding the capability.   
   > I don't think Apple have committed to satellite signal remaining free,   
   > have they?   
      
   As of November 2025, Apple has not yet started charging for its   
   Emergency SOS via satellite service. The service, which was originally   
   offered for free for two years to iPhone 14 and 15 users, has been   
   extended multiple times and remains free for at least another year.   
   Apple has not announced any specific pricing for the service after the   
   free period ends, and there is ongoing speculation about whether the   
   company will eventually introduce a subscription fee or continue to   
   offer it for free, especially for emergency use cases.   
      
   Have a nice day,   
   Jörg   
      
      
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