Hurricanes often leave a path of physical damage to impacted regions, power blackouts and cell service outages that could last for days after a storm hits. As Florida residents prepared for impact ...

With carriers constantly updating their satellite phone plans, here's all you need to know about satellite connectivity in phones, whether your phone has it and what "satellite optimized" means. I ...

As carriers begin to unveil their own satellite plans, here's everything you need to know whether your phone supports satellite connectivity or is "satellite optimized." Nicole Lee Writer I started my ...

GEBREGIORGIS WESH TWO NEWS. ALL RIGHT. TONIGHT. OKAY. IF YOU HAVE AN IPHONE LIKE THIS, THERE’S AN UPDATE THAT YOU’RE GOING TO WANT TO DO TO MAKE SURE YOUR IPHONE IS READY BEFORE THIS STORM HITS. WE’VE ...

Being in an emergency without a way to contact your family or 911 is a scary thought. Big weather events can wipe out homes, phone lines and powerlines, making the usual cellular or Wi-Fi networks ...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Cell phones have become lifelines, connecting us with emergency services and loved ones when we ...

If you don’t know how to use emergency satellite services, there has never been a better time to learn. We’re in the middle of a fierce hurricane season, and knowing how to contact officials and ...

Apple's iPhones have been able to send emergency messages through satellites for years. Last year the service expanded to support regular iMessages but they may not hold their space-texting monopoly ...

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