Thanks to Starlink's satellites, T-Mobile users will soon receive emergency alerts on their phones even without cell service.
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Google Messages could soon let you send emergency SOS messages through satellite connectivity. Google has apparently begun adding the UI elements required to initiate this feature.
Police in Scotland has asked people to remain on the line if they accidentally place an emergency call through Android's Emergency SOS feature. It reported a large spike in calls due to Emergency SOS.
OneWeb is working with Excelerate to give first responders in the UK and around the world access to its internet satellites. This will ensure they can stay connected to the net wherever they are.
It was only a short time ago that it was revealed that the OnePlus 5 had an issue when dialing 911 that would cause it to reboot. Now, the firm has apparently solved the issue with an update.
A perplexing bug in the OnePlus 5 is causing it to crash and reboot every time the user dials 911. The bug does not seem to be affecting all users, but the cause behind it remains unclear.
Three has been fined £1.9 million because of a single point of failure in its emergency call system. Ofcom found that the flaw could have led to people not being able to call the emergency services.