Apple has confirmed, via an update to its support document, that Emergency SOS via satellite is now available in Andorra and Iceland. The feature lets users send messages to emergency services when they are in a supported area without Wi‑Fi or cellular connectivity.
How Emergency SOS via satellite works
Emergency SOS via satellite lets users send text messages to emergency services by connecting directly to satellites when conventional networks are unavailable. The feature is intended for situations where mobile coverage is absent and quick contact with first responders is necessary.
Compatible devices and software requirements
Apple says Emergency SOS via satellite is available on iPhone 14 and later models, and on the Apple Watch Ultra 3. To enable the feature in Andorra and Iceland, devices must be updated to iOS 26.4 and watchOS 26.4 or later.
What this means for Andorra and Iceland
Adding Andorra and Iceland to the list of supported countries expands the geographic area where users can rely on Emergency SOS via satellite in an emergency. In those territories, people with compatible devices and the required software can now attempt to contact emergency services even without a mobile network.
Apple notes the availability in its updated support document but offers no further details on exact coverage or local usage conditions. The feature remains subject to the supported-area limits and software requirements specified by the company.
