Ever found yourself in the middle of nowhere with zero bars on your phone? Well, what if I told you that’s about to become a thing of the past? Verizon has teamed up with Skylo to bring satellite connectivity to the Samsung Galaxy S25 and Google Pixel 9.
First off, let’s dive into how this works.
Skylo’s Pete Saladino shared that both these phones are smart enough to switch to satellite mode when they can’t find a ground-based signal. This isn’t just any satellite connection; Skylo’s tech taps into multiple satellite providers to ensure you’re hooked up with the best possible signal across Canada and the US.
Galaxy S25’s SOS Feature: Your Lifeline in Dead Zones
Imagine you’re on a hike, and suddenly, you’re in a spot where “Can you hear me now?” becomes a real question. Enter the Galaxy S25’s emergency SOS service:
- Emergency Connection: Reach out to emergency services directly.
- Location Sharing: Your exact spot is shared with Garmin’s response team.
- Text Communication: Even in the wilderness, you can send and receive texts.
But here’s the catch – for this magic to happen, you need to stand outside with a clear sky view. The phone will then prompt you to specify your emergency, and boom, your message is on its way in just 3-4 seconds! Sound futuristic yet?
A Peek at the Interface
Google’s SOS interface has this handy green arrow, guiding you on where to point your phone for the best connection. Samsung? Well, they’re keeping it a bit more mysterious. We’re still prying for more details on that, but stay tuned!
The Future of Satellite Phones
Skylo isn’t stopping at emergency messages. They’re cooking up plans for SMS and voice calls via satellite. And with T-Mobile and Starlink playing in this space too, we’re looking at a future where your phone might never lose signal again, no matter where you wander.
Via – Mobile World Live
