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T-Mobile’s ‘Text to 911’ Feature Is Now Free for Everyone

If you're out of cell service in an emergency, the ability to contact 911 can be lifesaving. Now many users with older phones are getting access to emergency texting to 911 via T-Mobile's ...
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Google Pixel’s emergency satellite texting touches down in a new region

The Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 are the only Android phones in the US to support Satellite SOS connectivity. This enables them to connect to emergency services even when they're out of mobile network ...

Phone in SOS mode, emergency calls only? How to fix, text, make calls

Verizon outages have hit. Is your phone stuck on 'SOS' mode? Can't make calls or send text? Here's what you can do, what to ...
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New Text to 911 service allows you to reach help without cell reception. Here's how it works

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My First Look at T-Mobile's Unique Starlink T-Satellite Service Made Me Head Far From Home

And later, that allowed emergency texting when you're outside coverage areas -- a literal lifesaver for people injured, lost or stranded in remote areas. The feature also allowed you to share your ...
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T-Mobile’s ‘Text to 911’ Feature Is Now Free for Everyone

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...