Apple iPhones May Soon Have Access to Satellite-Based Voice Calls and Internet Services: Report

The iPhone 14 series from Apple now includes the Emergency SOS via Satellite feature, which enables users to reach out to emergency services even in situations where there is no cellular reception. This feature has received widespread acclaim for its ability to assist individuals in getting rescued when they are lost or facing an emergency.

And now, according to PCMag, Globalstar, an Apple partner, is hinting that the iPhone could soon get more satellite-enabled features like voice calls and internet.

According to PCMag , the FCC filing revolves around T-Mobile and SpaceX, which provide satellite Internet service to “unmodified” T-Mobile smartphones.

“Globalstar’s MSS (Mobile Satellite Service) system will continue to evolve over time to support a growing range of direct-to-mobile features and services on its licensed spectrum,” Globalstar said. This suggests that Globalstar could work together with Apple. brings satellite voice calling and Internet connectivity to Apple devices.

The report further states that AT&T and AST SpaceMobile “also worked to enable satellite-based voice calls and Internet access to unmodified consumer smartphones.”

If this were to happen, it would be very easy to access the Internet and stay in touch with loved ones when users are traveling or visiting an area with poor or no cell service.

The Apple Emergency SOS via Satellite feature has saved many lives—and recently—Juana Reyes, a woman who broke her leg while hiking in Tujunga, was able to use the iPhone 14’s Emergency SOS via Satellite feature to contact emergency services. He was in a remote location with no cell phone service.

Emergency SOS via satellite is not available in all regions, but only in certain regions such as the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.