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Apple extends Emergency SOS via satellite for an additional free year (www.apple.com)
submitted 2 years ago by [B] to c/apple@hardware.watch
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[–] [B] 0 points 2 years ago (6 children)

I mean, other similar services also charge money for its usage, I'm not sure why this should be free if those aren't?

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  • [–] [B] 0 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Why not instead of a monthly fee just charge me $100 to use it or something.

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  • [–] [B] 1 point 2 years ago

    Because that would't come close to paying for it.

    It works like insurance. The vast majority of people who don't need something make the prices affordable so that it's there for people who do need it.

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  • [–] [B] 0 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Most reasonable people understand why it wouldn't be free. But the negative press if someone dies for such a well-known giant like Apple could be deterrence enough for Apple to keep it free.

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