Overview

• Reviewers confirmed guided connection prompts work off-grid, with successful links under light cloud cover and in wooded areas.
• Emergency SOS via satellite functions out of the box at no charge for the first two years.
• Messages via satellite and periodic Find My breadcrumbs are free during the two-year period only when the watch has an active cellular plan.
• Apple has not disclosed post-trial pricing, and availability is expanding by region through watchOS updates, with markets like Mexico already enabled.
• Family and friends can receive texts and location links without additional apps during satellite sessions.