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Apple announces satellite communications service in Japan: supports iPhone 14/15

2024-07-31

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According to Fast Technology on July 31, Apple announced that the iPhone satellite communication service has been expanded to Japan. Japanese users of the iPhone 14 series and iPhone 15 series can experience satellite communication after updating to iOS 17.6.

According to the data, iPhone satellite communications will first be launched in 2022, and will be limited to the United States and Canada.


Apple has now expanded iPhone satellite communication services to the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Portugal, Switzerland, Spain and the Netherlands.

When users are in deserted areas, in distress at sea, or in earthquake rescue situations where there is no ground network signal coverage, they can send messages through their iPhone to stay in touch with the outside world and get help.

In general, mobile phones support satellite communications, which enriches some special scenarios with specific needs. For special scenarios with specific needs such as ocean communications, oil exploration, scientific research or emergency rescue activities in remote areas such as sea, forests, and deserts, mobile phone satellite communications can provide support for emergency communication services.