T-Mobile is offering its Starlink satellite texting feature for free until JulyT-Mobile's Starlink satellite texting feature allows users to send messages in areas without traditional cellular coverage.
Xfinity, Spectrum now offer satellite texting for when you're stranded without serviceCharter Communications and Comcast join Verizon in offering satellite texting services to their mobile customers, enhancing connectivity during emergencies.
T-Mobile is offering its Starlink satellite texting feature for free until JulyT-Mobile's Starlink satellite texting feature allows users to send messages in areas without traditional cellular coverage.
Xfinity, Spectrum now offer satellite texting for when you're stranded without serviceCharter Communications and Comcast join Verizon in offering satellite texting services to their mobile customers, enhancing connectivity during emergencies.
If Hurricane Milton knocks out cell service, you can still dial 911 and send messages - here's howSmartphones can be vital during hurricanes, enabling emergency contacts and 911 access via satellite.
Californians Say X Blocked Them From Viewing Amber Alert About Missing 14 Year-OldThe transition of Amber Alert notifications to X created accessibility challenges but was resolved with account verification.X's recent login requirements have hindered public access to critical emergency communications.
If Hurricane Milton knocks out cell service, you can still dial 911 and send messages - here's howSmartphones can be vital during hurricanes, enabling emergency contacts and 911 access via satellite.
Californians Say X Blocked Them From Viewing Amber Alert About Missing 14 Year-OldThe transition of Amber Alert notifications to X created accessibility challenges but was resolved with account verification.X's recent login requirements have hindered public access to critical emergency communications.
Ham radio is still a disaster lifeline, even in the iPhone era - here's whyHam radio operators are essential for communication during disasters, providing crucial support when traditional systems fail.
T-Mobile users can try Starlink-enabled phone service for free during betaT-Mobile Starlink provides critical communication during emergencies, allowing users to send and receive messages without traditional cellular coverage.
Why some Florida parents are pushing back against school cellphone bansBroward County's cellphone ban in schools faces resistance from parents concerned about communication and mental health impacts.
How to send satellite texts on newer iPhones if your cell service is knocked out during Hurricane MiltonHurricane Milton may cause communication disruptions, but iPhone users can rely on satellite messaging to stay connected.
Why a School Cell Phone Ban Isn't the Right CallConcerns about communication and technology's educational role complicate the debate surrounding Governor Hochul's proposed smart device ban in New York schools.
NYC schools chief backs off phone ban in surprise reversal after parents fumed during lockdown: 'Now is not the time'Chancellor Banks pauses phone ban in NYC schools due to communication failures during emergencies, highlighting parents' need for contact with their children.
City to Deploy Drones to Warn Residents in Flood ZonesNew York City Mayor Eric Adams implements drones to broadcast safety messages for flooding risks, emphasizing the need for alternative communication methods.