However, if you have an iPhone, you can connect to a satellite to call for emergency services or send messages to your loved ones.

How to connect your iPhone to a satellite to send messages If you've unexpectedly lost service, this iPhone feature lets you stay in touch with friends and family.

Whether your travels take you deep into the wilderness or just to the part of your city that doesn't have cell service, you can stay connected by using your iPhone to text from orbit.