Samsung has officially confirmed that its newly unveiled Galaxy S26 series—including the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra—comes equipped with satellite communication support. While the company has offered this feature on previous smartphones, it had not explicitly mentioned it for the latest flagships until now.
According to Samsung, bringing satellite connectivity to the S26 series reflects its ongoing commitment to user safety and seamless mobile experiences. The technology allows users to access messaging and data services, as well as emergency assistance, in areas where traditional network coverage is unavailable.
Won-Joon Choi, President and Head of the R&D Office at Samsung’s Mobile eXperience Business, emphasized the company’s focus on innovation in wireless communications. “We strive to be at the forefront through open collaboration with global partners,” he said. “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.”
To deliver this capability, Samsung has partnered with telecom operators across North America, Europe, and Japan. In the United States, the company is working with Verizon to offer eSOS and text services on all Galaxy flagships from the S25 series onward. AT&T is also collaborating with Samsung to support satellite communication on its network. Meanwhile, select Galaxy devices launched after the S21 lineup—including some A series models—already support T911, text, and data services on T-Mobile’s network.
In Europe, Samsung has teamed up with Virgin Media O2 and Vodafone to enable satellite features on compatible Galaxy smartphones. Joint trials with MasOrange in Spain are scheduled to begin in March.
With the Galaxy S26 series, Samsung takes another step toward making satellite connectivity a standard part of the mobile experience—offering users added peace of mind when they venture beyond the reach of cellular networks.
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