Is Your iPhone in SOS Mode? AT&T Outage Might Be Why

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The company is working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.

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Learn what the SOS symbol indicates on your iPhone.

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Emergency calls, location sharing, and satellite connectivity.

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Understand how SOS mode works and its benefits.

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Ensure your iPhone knows who to contact in case of an emergency.

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Learn how to use satellite connectivity to send emergency messages.

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Check AT&T's updates and ensure your iPhone is ready for emergencies.

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