How to send messages via satellite on your iPhone or Pixel

Screenshot of a text message sent via satellite. Newer iPhones can communicate over satellite without Wi-Fi or cellular service. | Image: Apple

With Hurricane Milton set to become the second major hurricane to hit the US in under a month, the nation’s infrastructure is under strain. In the aftermath of a natural disaster, when power and cellphone service are out, connecting to 911 and friends and family from your smartphone via satellite can be a literal lifeline.

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