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It's technically supposed to be a paid service on iPhones too, but Apple recently extended the free trial, so nobody is actually paying for it yet. [0]

[0] https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/11/apple-extends-emergen...

Apple is also free for 2 years[0], but last year they extended it for another[1].

[0]: https://www.apple.com/ca/newsroom/2022/11/emergency-sos-via-...

[1]: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/11/apple-extends-emergen...

Apple is launching satellite iMessage this fall, I imagine that’s what they will start to charge for after X years.

SOS uses do little data in comparison it’s not worth charging

Well doesn't SOS basically call rescue services to your location? So seems like it would be very rare for people to abuse as you would likely have to pay a lot for the rescue services rendered.