Verizon’s Roadside Assistance Now Compatible with iPhone’s Satellite Connectivity
Verizon’s Roadside Assistance is now compatible with the iPhone’s satellite connectivity. This means that iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 users with a Verizon SIM card can now use their iPhones to access Verizon’s roadside assistance service even if they are out of cellular range. Verizon Roadside Assistance iPhone Satellite Connectivity
MacRumors spotted an updated Apple support page confirming that the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 lines can connect to Verizon’s roadside assistance program via satellite. The addition comes as part of the iOS 17.2 update and requires the device to have a Verizon SIM.
Verizon Roadside Assistance iPhone Satellite Connectivity
Verizon’s roadside assistance service is available as a $4.99 per month subscription per line or on a pay-per-use basis. Opt for the subscription, and you’ll get four service claims in areas of cellular coverage as well as one claim via satellite each year. These claims include winching, up to 10 miles of towing, jump-starting the battery, lockout assistance, and up to three gallons of fuel delivery.
Do you prefer the idea of pay-per-use pricing? Then you’ll be charged $154 for a five-mile tow (plus $7.25 for each additional mile), $98 for a tire change, and $92 for fuel delivery/lockout/jump start.
We’re nevertheless glad to see Verizon offering satellite-based roadside assistance alongside its existing terrestrial/cellular coverage. Fingers crossed that this option comes to Android phones when they eventually get widespread satellite support. Verizon Roadside Assistance iPhone Satellite Connectivity
Here are some of the benefits of using Verizon’s Roadside Assistance via satellite:
- It can be used even if you are out of cellular range.
- It is available 24/7.
- It includes a variety of services.
- It is affordable, with no monthly subscription fee.
If you have an iPhone 14 or iPhone 15 and a Verizon SIM card, we encourage you to try Verizon’s Roadside Assistance via satellite. It is a valuable service that can help you in a pinch.
