Apple’s iPhone satellite system has a new option for roadside assistance
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Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge If you have an iPhone 14 or iPhone 15, you can now use satellite connectivity to access Verizon's roadside assistance service. In a support page spotted by MacRumors, Apple now says you can take advantage of the capability with devices running iOS 17.2 (or higher) and a Verizon SIM card.
Verizon's roadside assistance program is run by the Allstate-owned Signature Motor Club and offers help when you're having car trouble, even if you're in a friend's car or a rental. It includes vehicle towing up to 10 miles in any direction, winching, fuel delivery, jump starts, tire service, and more. While Verizon offers a $4.99 per line monthly subscription, it also offers flat fees for Verizon customers who use the service without a subscription.