Google promises only two years of Satellite SOS, but doesn't say how much it will cost thereafter -- much like Apple, which also offered two years of free satellite service before quietly giving ...

new findings hint that older Pixel phones may also get Satellite SOS and free service for a couple of years. Early this year, Google briefly rolled out a new “Satellite SOS” menu to Pixel ...

Offering the feature free for the first two years also matches what Apple is offering for Emergency SOS via Satellite. You may like Satellite messaging on Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25 ...

Satellite SOS is only available in the continental U.S., and it works when Google Messages is your default messaging app. It's free for the first two years, but Google didn't share how much it ...

Jay Peters is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Google is following Apple in launching a way to use your phone to ...

T-Mobile announced a new beta program for satellite-powered connectivity ... iPhones (14 and later) and Google Pixel Series 9 phones already have free Emergency SOS texting, thanks to agreements ...

Whether you're hiking in remote areas or find yourself in an unexpected situation without signal, knowing how to use Satellite SOS on your Google Pixel 9 could make all the difference. Let's ...