Texting via satellite comes to customers with recent Pixel and Galaxy phones starting today.
Stay Connected, Even Beyond Cellular Coverage
Verizon is officially rolling out its highly anticipated satellite messaging service, providing seamless text communication even in areas with no cellular signal. As of today, Verizon customers who own a Google Pixel 9 or Samsung Galaxy S25 series smartphone can start taking advantage of this feature at no additional cost. With this new capability, users can send and receive text messages via satellite, ensuring that communication remains possible even in the most remote locations. The best part? The recipients of these messages don’t need to be on Verizon or use a specific device—messages can be sent and received across any network and smartphone model.
How Verizon’s Satellite Messaging Stands Out
While satellite communication isn’t entirely new, Verizon’s implementation is unique. Unlike the emergency-focused satellite SOS features available in Apple’s iPhones and Google’s Pixel 9, this service allows for regular text messaging beyond cellular networks. That means you’re not limited to life-threatening situations—whether you’re hiking in the mountains, camping in remote areas, or traveling off the grid, Verizon ensures you stay connected.
Texting via satellite has quickly become a hot trend in the tech industry. Apple recently expanded its satellite capabilities to allow non-emergency texting with iOS 18, and T-Mobile introduced its own satellite messaging service in partnership with Starlink. While T-Mobile’s service is currently free for users of any carrier, it is set to introduce a paid subscription model later this summer. Meanwhile, both Verizon and AT&T are collaborating with AST SpaceMobile to push satellite connectivity even further, working on innovations that could enable video calls and multimedia messaging via satellite. If these efforts succeed, the days of dead zones could soon be a thing of the past.
Rolling Out Over the Next Two Weeks
Verizon’s satellite messaging service is rolling out gradually, with necessary software updates beginning today. The full deployment is expected to be completed within the next two weeks. This marks a significant step in Verizon’s broader strategy to enhance connectivity through space-based technology.
As the competition to deliver the best wireless experience intensifies, the race to 5G has evolved into a space race. With satellite communication becoming a core component of modern connectivity, major telecom companies are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Verizon’s latest move ensures that its customers won’t have to worry about losing connection, no matter where life takes them.
Stay tuned for more updates as the future of wireless communication continues to evolve beyond the limits of traditional networks.
