Verizon Launches Satellite Texting To Any Number When Using Pixel 9 Or Galaxy S25

Verizon has announced that its customers can now use satellite texting to any phone number, but only if they’re using a Google Pixel 9 or Samsung Galaxy S25 device.

Satellite connectivity has become a more important part of modern smartphones as of late, as the technology can be life-saving in situations where emergencies occur outside of the reach of traditional cellular networks. Apple first integrated this technology into recent iPhone models, but with the restriction that it only worked in a limited capacity. Last year, iOS updates brought support for general texting via satellite.

Google also introduced support for “Satellite SOS” on the Pixel 9 series, but like the early days of iOS’ support, it was limited to only certain means of contact – Google did just expand regional availability, though. Samsung also features limited satellite support on the Galaxy S25 series.

Verizon is today opening the door to Pixel 9 – and Pixel 9 Pro, Pro XL, and Pro Fold – as well as Galaxy S25 – and Galaxy S25+ and Ultra – to use satellite texting to any other number “when outside the reach of terrestrial cellular networks.” This functionality is rolling out starting today and will be available to all users within “the next two weeks.”

Verizon today announced a significant expansion of its satellite texting capabilities, enabling its customers to become the first in the US to send text messages to any other customer device via satellite when outside the reach of terrestrial cellular networks using select Android devices from the series of Samsung Galaxy S25 and Google Pixel 9 smartphones. Upgrades enabling this service start today and will continue over the next two weeks.

Verizon works with AST SpaceMobile for satellite connectivity as the carrier announced earlier this year.