Intrusive Satellite messaging pop up, please disable

I would like to disable the very annoying pop up intrusive iMessage notification, I have T-mobile SpaceX satellite.


Why can't we disable the built in Apple satellite messaging? I have no need for it when I'm in the USA.

iPhone 16 Pro

Posted on Dec 3, 2025 10:13 PM

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Dec 3, 2025 10:37 PM in response to Joe Joe Joe

Do not connect to a satellite, simple --> For this feature to work you need to connect to a satellite with your iPhone


This feature is available in

  • US and Canada: iOS 16.1 or later
  • France, Germany, Ireland, UK: iOS 16.2 or later
  • Australia, Austria, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland: iOS 16.4 or later
  • Japan: iOS 17.6 or later
  • Mexico: iOS 18.4 or later



With iPhone 14 or later, you can use Emergency SOS via satellite to text emergency services when you're off the grid with no mobile or Wi-Fi coverage.


Use Emergency SOS via satellite on your iPhone



Intrusive Satellite messaging pop up, please disable

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