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

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Credit: Zac Kew-Denniss / Android AuthorityTL;DRSamsung 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.The Galaxy S26 series is here, and while the Galaxy S26 Ultra has a new display feature going for it, the rest of the lineup can feel a little underwhelming. Samsung also did not explicitly confirm whether the new phones supported satellite communication, as their predecessors did for SOS and texting, adding to the feeling. Thankfully, the company has now confirmed that the Galaxy S26 series does indeed support satellite communication in North America, Europe, and Japan.Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority?