If you have an iPhone 14 or iPhone 15, you can now use satellite connectivity to access Verizon roadside assistance service. In a support page seen by MacRumorsApple now says you can take advantage of the capability with devices running iOS 17.2 (or higher) and a Verizon SIM card.
Verizon Roadside Assistance Program is run by Signature Motor Club, owned by Allstate, and offers help when you have car problems, even if you're in a friend's car or a rental car. Includes vehicle towing up to 10 miles in any direction, winch, fuel delivery, jump start, tire service and more. While Verizon offers a monthly subscription of $4.99 per line, it also offers flat rates for Verizon customers using the service without a subscription.
Apple has already introduced a satellite roadside assistance service in partnership with AAA, allowing users to get help in an area without mobile connectivity. The company is offering two years of free service plus its Emergency SOS feature when you purchase and activate a new iPhone 14 or iPhone 15 (and recently extended existing iPhone 14 owners for an additional year), but you'll still have to foot the bill for it. to be. roadside service you need if you are not a AAA member. The addition of Verizon's roadside assistance program could add more service options if you're stuck in a remote area or simply don't have AAA.
