Apple iPhone 15 Users to Get Satellite-Based Roadside Assistance But There is a Catch
The Apple iPhone 15 is equipped with Roadside Assistance and Emergency SOS through satellite. Unlike Emergency SOS which debuted in iPhone 14, this feature lets iPhone users dial for roadside assistance without a cellular connection.
By Divyam Dubey
Apple iPhone 15 featuring Roadside Assistance via satellite, in partnership with AAA, has finally been launched for the global market. The iPhone 14 series has also received this update. Both the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will be available for purchase in India beginning on September 22 at the starting prices of Rs 79,900 and Rs 89,900, respectively. There are five colour options to choose from when purchasing the phone: blue, pink, yellow, green, and black. Extending the reach of Apple's Emergency SOS and Find My via Satellite services, both of which debuted with the release of iOS 14 and subsequent iterations of the iPhone and Apple Watch are currently accessible in 14 countries with plans to expand to more in the near future. Customers who purchase Apple iPhone 15 and activate one of these devices will get free access to Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance for two years. The user receives the benefits associated with AAA membership, or they may pay for the services on an as-needed basis if they are not AAA members.
Apple iPhone 15: How does the Roadside Assistance Work?
When you purchase an iPhone 15, Apple will provide two years of complimentary Roadside Assistance and Emergency SOS satellite services. In the event that you lock your keys in your car or have any other mechanical difficulties with your vehicle, Apple's satellite-based roadside help will link you with AAA through satellite-based text messages even if you don't have service. One can use the newly acquired iPhone 15 to contact Roadside Assistance in case of unforeseen circumstances and wait patiently for their arrival.
When an individual dials AAA for emergency SOS, a screen with a few questions will appear to help assess the issue. After the questions are answered, the device will send a satellite signal to AAA with the user's coordinates so that they may send help. However, this benefit comes with a catch: connecting via satellite requires a good view of the sky. If one's automobile were to break down in a dense forest or some other distant area where establishing a satellite connection would be difficult, this feature may not be of much use. The automobile must also be located near a road to be able to use the service, as AAA does not provide off-road recovery services.
Users will be educated and trained on maintaining a satellite connection to have a conversation with an AAA representative and get timely updates on the processing of their request.
Apple iPhone 15: Will it be Coming to India?
It's important to remember that Apple's new Roadside Assistance service is only offered in the USA at the moment. Because it is still in its early stages, it has several restrictions. Unfortunately, Apple's Satellite-Based Roadside Assistance won't be offered to Indian customers because of the country's stringent regulations on satellite communication.
Apple's satellite-based Emergency SOS feature, introduced with the iPhone 14 series last year, is still unavailable in India as of the present day owing to the same government's strict regulations over satellite connectivity. The Emergency SOS is currently accessible in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
