Breaking: Galaxy S26 gets satellite communication in major markets globally

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When Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 series two days ago, it did not make it clear whether its new phones support satellite communication for emergency situations. The South Korean firm has now confirmed that the Galaxy S26 lineup will offer satellite connectivity in three major global markets.The Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra offer satellite-based messaging and data services in Europe, Japan, and North America.In Europe, Samsung has partnered with Virgin Media O2 and is already working with MasOrange in Spain and Vodafone to enable satellite communications. In Japan, the company has collaborated with Docomo, KDDI, and SoftBank. It is also working with Rakuten Mobile to expand satellite connectivity to more Galaxy users in Japan.In North America, Samsung has partnered with AT&T to support satellite communication features on Galaxy smartphones. T-Mobile’s T-Satellite service, powered by Starlink, has supported text and data services on select Galaxy A and Galaxy S phones since 2025.Won-Joon Choi, Chief Operating Officer of Samsung Mobile Experience, said, “Samsung has a rich legacy in wireless communication technologies, and we strive to be at the forefront of innovation in this space through open collaboration with global partners. As satellite connectivity becomes an important part of the mobile landscape, we are committed to ensuring Galaxy users have reliable access to communication, especially when they need it most.”The post Breaking: Galaxy S26 gets satellite communication in major markets globally appeared first on SamMobile.