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How to Use Messages via Satellite in Canada
With the release of iOS 18, iPhone 14 users and later models in Canada can now send and receive iMessages and SMS texts via satellite when cellular and Wi-Fi signals are unavailable.
Using this technology, iPhones can connect to satellites when users are in locations where standard communication signals are weak or nonexistent. This feature is available for free for two years following the activation of an iPhone 14 or later model.
While Messages via Satellite allows users to maintain contact with loved ones, it is not intended for emergency situations. For emergencies, Apple recommends using the Emergency SOS via Satellite feature to contact local emergency services.
Here’s how to use Messages via Satellite in Canada:
- Open the Messages App: When you lose cellular and Wi-Fi coverage, your iPhone will automatically prompt you to send messages via satellite. Simply follow the on-screen instructions.
- Connect to the Satellite: If you have an iPhone 14 Pro or later, the Dynamic Island at the top of your screen will show dots that indicate your satellite connection strength. Arrows will appear, helping you adjust your phone’s position to get a better connection. Once connected, you’ll be able to send and receive texts.
- Sending Messages: It may take up to 30 seconds to send a message in ideal conditions, and longer if there are trees or other obstacles in the way.
If you’re planning to head into areas without coverage, try the Satellite Connection Demo and practice connecting to a satellite by opening the Settings app, navigating to Apps > Messages, and selecting “Satellite Connection Demo.”
While Messages via Satellite offers a lifeline for staying connected off-grid, it comes with some limitations. You can only send basic text messages; photos, videos, and group texts are not supported.
Additionally, if the recipient’s device is not running iOS 18 or later, iMessage will not work, but you can use SMS instead.
Messages via Satellite is currently available to users in Canada and the U.S. Your device must be in an area with no cellular or Wi-Fi coverage, and it must have an active SIM card.
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Mileage may vary if you get trapped down a well though…
Let's hope there's a satellite right above the opening ;o)
Apple uses low earth satellites and a video of watch of a dude testing them found Apple is trash and rather waste money on 2 new buttons that have no use unless you're an Apple Simp then it's cool to the rest of the smart world it's useless as the phone itself
next headline, "When you are stuck in a well, Apple has you covered…"
Just remember to hit that action button 🤣 Apple Simps are too much and sound the exact same as Trump and Poilievre supporters too moronic to use COMMON SENSE
Tried this out last month. Worked well but 2 quirks. There is no notification that regular cell signal has become available again and it remains connected to satellite. Also messaging an iMessage account with an email address rather than phone number doesn’t work.
This feature is available for free for two years following the activation of an iPhone 14 or later model.
All so Apple can be greedy and price gouge the crap, Apple Simps are getting tiresome to the point they all are just equal to the MAGGOTS of the world like MAGA and Freedumber MCGA
I doubt they ever plan to charge consumers directly. They have continued to expand the free period on satellite SOS messaging since it was first introduced. Most likely they are expecting the government to step in and mandate cell service providers to fund the service indefinitely.