RAA members who find themselves stranded in remote areas with no mobile or Wi-Fi coverage will soon have a new lifeline, with Apple and RAA teaming up to deliver roadside assistance via satellite.

From Monday, 15 September, RAA members who break down in remote areas without mobile or Wi-Fi coverage will be able to connect with the roadside assistance team directly through their iPhone 14 or later. The feature prompts drivers to complete a short questionnaire before sending a satellite message to the RAA, ensuring help can still be summoned when regular coverage isn’t available.

The initiative builds on Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite, first launched in 2022, and means RAA members can request help anywhere in the country through affiliated motoring clubs. With RAA responding to more t

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