T-Mobile and Starlink switch on satellite service in wake of Hurricane Milton
T-Mobile and Starlink are teaming up to provide satellite-based cell reception during emergencies like Hurricane Milton. The ...
Who still owns a landline phone? You might be surprised at what the data shows.
More than three-quarters of Americans live in homes without landlines. But if you still have one, you may be old enough to ...
With towers destroyed, Hurricane Milton is a real-time test for satellite cell service
Right now, in areas where Hurricanes Helene and Milton have ravaged wireless phone towers, people can still receive emergency ...
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Cell service outage Florida: How to set up satellite if cell service is down
Cell phones have the capability to send messages to satellites when a severe weather event or emergency occurs. Here is how ...
What you can do if Hurricane Milton cuts power, internet on Gulf Coast and South Florida
Danger: To report a dangerous condition such as a downed power line, Florida Keys Electric Cooperative says to call 911 and then to call the utility at 305-587-9256. Outage report: To report or check ...
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No phone signal? No problem. How to use satellite texting for emergencies
As Hurricane Milton advances, emergency preparedness is crucial. If 911 calls fail to connect, satellite emergency text ...
How My Phone Became My Favorite Game Console
A phone is a remarkably versatile device as long as you choose the right one. In my case, I have a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.
When Cell Service Is Down, You Can Send iPhone Texts via Satellite
Starting with the iPhone 14 line, Apple has quietly turned its popular handsets into satellite phones. First, people could ...
If Hurricane Milton knocks out cell service, you can still dial 911 and send messages — here’s how
With millions of Americans affected — or about to be — by this hurricane season’s shockingly powerful and devastating storms, ...
iPhone update allows users to text for help when there’s no cell service. How it works
With Hurricane Milton barreling toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, many Tampa Bay area residents are fearing widespread and ...
What is the emergency SOS on my iPhone? And how can I use it?
In event cell service is down and WiFi isn't an option, iPhone users can still get in touch with emergency services thanks to ...
FCC lets Starlink provide service to cell phones in areas hit by hurricane
Starlink is being used to provide wireless emergency alerts to cell phones from all carriers in North Carolina, according to ...