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The original was posted on /r/iphone by /u/softsnowfall on 2024-09-29 20:52:56+00:00.

With all the folks who have been cut off from cell and internet service due to the hurricane, I wanted to remind everyone about what an iPhone (14 or newer) running iOS 18 (the newest IOS) can do… Only now do I realize how useful and potentially lifesaving it is…

If you find yourself with no service due to cell and internet being out… You can send satellite messages to loved ones or SOS for help…

People need to know how to do this before they need it… because they can’t find out when cell and internet services are down…

** Per various comments saying different things, I’m just putting links with directions for how to use the satellite option… messaging and Emergency SOS…

General iPhone satellite info:

Messaging via Satellite:

Emergency SOS:

How to set up Medical ID with emergency contacts which needs to be done while you have cell service: