Verizon may bring satellite messaging to Samsung Galaxy

Google recently launched the Pixel 9 series with satellite connectivity. Samsung is also rumored to adopt the life-saving messaging service with its next-gen flagships. Meanwhile, Verizon confirmed to launch of its satellite messaging for smartphones.

Verizon announced its partnership with Skylo to introduce satellite messaging for smartphones. It has been revealed that the carrier’s satellite SOS functionality will use the same technology as the Google Pixel 9 smartphones.

The carrier will bring a “direct-to-device messaging service” that uses satellite connectivity. The functionality could go official later this year in the Fall. It would offer emergency messaging and location sharing when you are out of network.

• Starting this fall, customers on certain smartphones have access to emergency messaging and location sharing even when a terrestrial cellular network is not available.
• Coming next year, Verizon will offer the ability to text anywhere via satellite for customers with select devices.

Verizon confirmed the feature is coming later this year, allowing you to “text anywhere” using satellite connections. The company noted that “select devices” will be eligible, however, the list of devices hasn’t been shared.

At present, Apple and Google only support using satellite connectivity in emergencies. Picking up Skylo indicates that Verizon is ensure about the reliability. It would be interesting to see if Samsung Galaxies is also listed on the eligibility chart.