If you want to track changes in the Amazon rainforest, see the full expanse of a hurricane or figure out where people need help after a disaster, it’s much easier to do with the view from a satellite ...

Off the grid doesn't mean out of luck. Apple's satellite service, which connects directly to an overhead satellite when there is no cellular or Wi-Fi coverage, will continue to be free for at least ...

Some T-Mobile customers might soon be able to claim a full year of free satellite texting. Last month, T-Mobile expanded its Starlink satellite messaging program beyond its own borders and allowed ...

Reporters can now access and download satellite images good enough to see individual buildings at almost every location on Earth — in minutes, with no special skills, and entirely for free. Of course, ...

When Apple first introduced Emergency SOS via satellite with the iPhone 14, it promised two years of free service. Later, Apple extended the free service by another year (see “Apple Extends Free ...

T-Mobile announced a new beta program for satellite-powered connectivity. Partnering with SpaceX’s Starlink, the program will initially offer free satellite-powered text messaging in the US, with ...

Q: Is there any reason I shouldn’t sign up for T-Mobile’s free satellite service if I have Verizon? A: If you’ve ever been in a remote area with no cell service, you know the limitations of being ...

Facebook's plans for free satellite internet access may have run into some... setbacks, but another company is promising to make that ubiquitous data a practical reality. Quika, a company led by the ...

This article originally appeared in the Jan. 29, 2018 issue of SpaceNews magazine. Satellite network operator Quika Ltd. is launching an “entirely free” internet service this spring in Afghanistan and ...

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Apple is extending free access to its satellite features across iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models. The extension applies for one more year, meaning it’s free until mid-September 2026. Satellite feature ...