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T-Mobile's 'Text to 911' satellite service is available free of charge to anyone with a compatible smartphone. Here's how to sign up.

But, unlike Waze, Google Maps won't automatically reroute you based on that real-time info. If something pops up ahead, it's on you to decide whether to take a detour or stick with the original route.