Verizon has introduced that it’s going to now assist sending textual content messages via satellite on telephones from the Pixel 9 and Galaxy S25 lineup. Both Google and Samsung’s present telephones assist satellite connectivity, however neither has actually leveraged the ability exterior of the Satellite SOS function that was added to Android 15.
Sending texts via satellite can be out there when Pixel 9 and Galaxy S25 telephones are “exterior the attain of terrestrial mobile networks,” Verizon says, and ought to include identical limitations as different satellite instruments, like the have to place your self in order that there is not any giant buildings or tree cowl getting between your telephone and the sky. It’s additionally value noting: the mandatory modifications “enabling this service begin at this time and will proceed over the subsequent two weeks,” so that you would possibly need to wait a bit longer earlier than you begin your subsequent off-grid journey.
Apple launched Messages via Satellite alongside iOS 18, which does not rely on carriers for assist, however ought to supply an excellent illustration of how Verizon’s satellite messaging will work when it is totally out there on the Pixel 9 and Galaxy S25.
The provider is partnered with satellite supplier (*9*)AST HouseMobile for its increasing listing of satellite-connected companies, and the firms have experimented with much more demanding communication choices, like video calls. Competitors like T-Mobile already supply satellite messaging by way of a partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink.
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