iOS 18.5 supports satellite service like T-Mobile Starlink on older iPhones
a year ago
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- Apple extends carrier-provided satellite connectivity to iPhone 13 models with iOS 18.5 RC.
- iPhone 13 series gains access to satellite features like T-Mobile’s Starlink-powered coverage, but not Emergency SOS via satellite.
- T-Mobile’s Starlink satellite internet service is in beta until July, open to all iPhone users regardless of carrier.
- Emergency SOS via satellite remains exclusive to iPhone 14 and newer due to specialized hardware requirements.
- Carrier-provided satellite services require a compatible plan and function like conventional cellular connections.