Rogers Satellite Toggle Now Available in iOS 26 Beta

Last month, Rogers officially launched its Starlink satellite texting for all Canadians, letting anyone get mobile service when they are in the middle of no where.

Rogers says the addition of Starlink’s Direct to Cell service now expands its coverage to 5.4 million square kilometres in Canada. Rogers Satellite is included with the $100/250GB Ultimate plan, whereas everyone else, regardless of provider, can try the Satellite beta free until October. Those that choose to subscribe afterwards can save $5/month for 12 months, so that means paying $10 instead of $15 for a year.

With the latest iOS 26 beta 5 released yesterday, Rogers customers trying the Satellite beta now have a toggle for the service. The section Satellite Data Usage brings a new Satellite on/off toggle, letting iPhone users have more control over whether or not they want their device to connect.

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“Allow this iPhone to connect to the satellite network provided by your carrier,” says the setting description. “Your cellular plan includes a satellite connection if you allow Rogers to see when you are using communication apps. Rogers will only learn the category of app you are using, not the name of the app.”

Underneath, you then see a section for Satellite Usage, detailing apps by usage. This Satellite toggle is showing for those on iOS 26 beta 5 and with the Rogers carrier update 65.0.

While Apple’s Emergency SOS via Satellite only gives you emergency texting to 9-1-1 services, the Rogers Satellite beta lets you text anyone at any time. Soon, data will bring support for apps, voice services and 9-1-1 voice services.

Signing up for the Rogers Satellite beta requires a credit check and a compatible satellite-optimized phone. Let us know if you’ve been using the Rogers Satellite beta so far and what your experience has been.