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Following the unveiling of the iPhone 17 series, Apple announced in its update notes that it will grant an additional year of free satellite connectivity to users of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15. This marks the third extension of complimentary access since the feature debuted with the iPhone 14 lineup.
First introduced in 2022 with the iPhone 14, Apple’s satellite connectivity service was launched in partnership with Globalstar, and later expanded through iOS 18, which added capabilities such as sending messages via satellite and integrating with the Find My network.
Originally, the service was offered with two years of free access, but Apple has continued to extend this period with each subsequent product release. Under the latest policy, any iPhone 14 or iPhone 15 activated before September 9, 2025, at 12:00 a.m. PT will receive one more year of complimentary satellite service.
Some industry observers suggest Apple may ultimately choose never to charge for this feature, drawing parallels to how health-focused functions on the Apple Watch have been positioned as key marketing highlights. Charging users for satellite access could risk negative publicity if someone were unable to contact emergency services due to a lapsed subscription—potentially costing lives. As a result, Apple may prefer to absorb the costs and maintain the feature as a free, life-saving capability.
That said, Apple has not disclosed the specific reasons behind the continued free offering, nor has it revealed any details regarding the potential pricing of satellite connectivity.
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