Phase108 · Satellite / Emergency Connectivity
Satellite connectivity is not determined by the phone alone
Separate handset-native and carrier direct-to-device services, then check region, plan, OS, purpose and sky visibility.
550device / sale records
—Apple Japan satellite records
—au Starlink listed records
—SoftBank Starlink listed records
Enter conditions
This page does not place emergency calls
In an emergency, use normal emergency calling when available. Satellite SOS entry points and requirements differ by service.
Select a device to separate handset-native and carrier direct-to-device paths.
Diagnosis
Choose a device and conditions to diagnose.
Official sources
Do not collapse all satellite services into one support flag
| Path | Japan status | Emergency SOS | Messaging / data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple handset-native | iPhone 14+ | Supported | Satellite messages / location |
| Google Pixel native | Eligible hardware, but Japan not in listed regions at check date | Unavailable in Japan | — |
| au Starlink Direct | Supported devices / plan conditions | SOS relay center, conditions apply | Messaging + selected apps |
| SoftBank Starlink Direct | Supported devices / OS conditions | Emergency calling unavailable | SMS/MMS/RCS + selected apps |
| Docomo / Rakuten | Plans / pending conditions shown separately | Unconfirmed | Pending / planned |