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It will be free for 2 years. However I really hope they make it usable even if you are not paying for the subscription. Imagine being shut out in an emergency s

• gcau 4y ago
  I'd hope if you're in a life or death situation, and not paying, they'd still let you use it. Imagine finding a dead body in the wilderness with a note saying they could've called for help if apple let them. Seems very tricky to profit off something like this while still 'doing the right thing'.
  • skilled 4y ago
    I think for this reason alone they might in the next 2 years just make it a default service as part of the iPhone experience. I hope so anyway. That alone would make me upgrade, even though I could make my existing phone last for many years still.
    • alwillis 4y ago
      Right. In two years, the emergency text feature will be standard and free for everyone while some enhanced features will cost money.