Satellite support on the Galaxy S26: Samsung reveals regional and carrier details

Source: Android Authority

TL;DR

• Samsung has confirmed the Galaxy S26 series supports satellite communication in North America, Europe, and Japan.
• In the US, partnerships with T‑Mobile (via Starlink) and Verizon provide satellite SOS and text services, with T‑Mobile also offering data over satellite.
• Samsung is working with AT&T to support satellite communication features on Galaxy smartphones.

Satellite support in the United States

• T‑Mobile (Starlink) – Through a collaboration with T‑Satellite, powered by Starlink, the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra (as well as select Galaxy A series models) support SOS (T911), text, and data services.
• Verizon – Offers eSOS and text services on the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S26 series.
• AT&T – Samsung is working with AT&T to bring satellite communication features to future Galaxy devices.

Satellite support in Europe

• Samsung has launched satellite communication on select Galaxy smartphones in partnership with Virgin Media O2.
• Joint trials with MasOrange in Spain are scheduled to begin in March.
• Samsung is also collaborating with Vodafone to expand satellite capabilities across its Galaxy lineup.

Availability in Japan

• The Galaxy S26 series includes satellite communication support for the Japanese market, complementing the regional roll‑out in North America and Europe.

Outlook

Samsung plans to roll out satellite features in phases, guided by regional network availability and regulatory requirements. The goal is to enable more Galaxy users to access satellite‑based emergency assistance, messaging, and data services in areas where traditional mobile networks are unavailable.