With Satellite SOS on the Google Pixel 9, you can reach emergency services even without a cellular or Wi-Fi connection.

At the same time, satellite phones connect directly to satellites above the earth instead of telecom towers. This means that it does not require a network tower to use it. Satellite phones can be ...

In fact, that's actually how you use it. Dial 911, and if your phone can't connect, an option to text emergency services via satellite appears. To get started, tap the Emergency Text via Satellite ...

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Samsung has just announced the Galaxy S25 series, and it turns out they have satellite connectivity thanks to Snapdragon ...

You can also use Emergency SOS via Satellite to update your location ... you’ll be able to dial 911 as you normally would in the “Phone” app. However, with no cell service available the ...