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Re:Apple: Emergency SOS via satellite available today (US an... by katbyte on Tuesday November 15, 2022 @07:36PM (#33617322)
is 15$ a month really that expensive when it gets you the ability to communicate anywhere?
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Re:Apple: Emergency SOS via satellite available today (US an... by Johnny555 on Tuesday November 15, 2022 @08:07PM (#33617558)
It's not expensive when it's compared to the alternative of not being able to call for help when there's no cell coverage.

But it's expensive if it's compared to $0 for a feature that's already built into my phone. (though it remains to see how long Apple keeps it free since they only say it's "free for 2 years")

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Re:Apple: Emergency SOS via satellite available today (US an... by katbyte on Tuesday November 15, 2022 @11:04PM (#33618694)
afaik the new iphone is SOS and location only, no text bridge
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