{"id":256345,"date":"2026-01-28T19:15:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T19:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/256345\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T19:15:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T19:15:09","slug":"samsungs-galaxy-s26-may-follow-pixel-with-satellite-comms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/256345\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung’s Galaxy S26 may follow Pixel with Satellite comms"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As Galaxy S26 leaks start to pour in, a new certification indicates the new series is compatible with satellite calls\/texts \u2013 a feature Google and Apple have utilized for some time.<\/p>\n

According to the latest FCC certifications, the entire Galaxy S26 series has been listed with compatibility for several standards associated with satellite texting, calling, and SOS communications (via SamMobile<\/a>). The listing noted all devices by their FCC ID, and alongside confirmation that each device will operate on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, each phone supports satellite protocols.<\/p>\n

The confirmation means the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra will connect to Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS) and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN). These protocols work together to weave in satellite connectivity where there is a lack of cellular coverage.<\/p>\n

The Google Pixel 9 series was the first lineup from the company behind Android. It added satellite SOS and emergency texting to give users extra protection when away from general service. Apple has a similar protocol in place for the iPhone 14 and later.<\/p>\n

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The source notes that Samsung is expected to utilize the NTN provider, Skylo. This is the same company that Google uses to provide coverage in the event of a disconnection from providers. It\u2019s also worth noting that the satellite connection feature on the Galaxy S26 may be locked to certain regions, like the US.<\/p>\n

We don\u2019t know what this service would look like just yet, or if it will be a paid feature. FCC listings give the bare amount of information, but the mere presence of it is exciting to see.<\/p>\n

This is one of a few changes coming to the Galaxy S26 series. Notably, Samsung is adding 25W wireless charging<\/a>. The caveat may be that it isn\u2019t full Qi2 compatibility, with no built-in magnet for accessories. On top of that, Samsung seems to be upgrading the base model to 256GB<\/a> instead of 128GB \u2013 something Google has refused to do up to this point.<\/p>\n

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