Apple's iPhone 14 / Pro Series satellite communication feature will be extended to more countries / regions, sources say

All four iPhone 14 models include the new Satcom emergency SOS feature, which will be available in the U.S. and Canada in November, and a new report today says Apple plans to expand the feature to other countries/regions over time.

Apple has reportedly informed Swiss website MacPrime that the company plans to go live with its Satellite Emergency SOS service in more countries later this year, including next year, but it's unclear when the feature will actually be available in other countries.

Emergency SOS via satellite is designed to allow iPhone 14 series models to connect directly to satellites, allowing users to send emergency service messages outside of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage. When the feature rolled out in the U.S. and Canada, Apple said the service would be free for the first two years.

The iPhone 14 Series U.S. Edition and others support long-rumored emergency messages sent via communications satellite, called Emergency SOS. the phone's antenna can connect to satellite communications when the user is out of range of cellular signals. The message size can be reduced by a factor of 3 through a custom short text compression algorithm, and the message can be sent in less than 15 seconds with a clear view of the sky, and satellite location sharing is supported, allowing the satellite communication function to perform specific functions in field scenarios and emergency rescue. You can also use the "Find My" app to share your location without sending a message.