What you need to know
- Verizon says that its American customers will be the first to receive satellite text messaging for Android phones “select”.
- The post indicates that only Galaxy S25 and Pixel 9 Series phones are involved while Verizon begins to deploy upgrades.
- Verizon joined AT&T recently to develop a way for people to call each other via satellite video calls using Ast Spacemobile.
Verizon announces a major update for its customers and a limited group of smartphones today (March 19).
Cellular service announcement It brings STALLITY SMS to any device via Android phones “select” in a press release. According to Verizon, its customers based in the United States will be the first in the country to receive such support. The company declares that users can “send SMS to any other customer device via satellite outside the scope of land cellular networks”.
There is a certain restriction here because Verizon indicates that this satellite capacity will not strike each Android phone. Users of a Samsung Galaxy S25 or Google Pixel 9 phone can take advantage of its newly enlarged satellite sms.
Verizon begins to hammer these upgrades today (March 19); However, it will probably take two weeks before it is completely stable and ready.
The EVP and president of Verizon, Global Network and Technology, Joe Russo, said in a press release: “This expansion of the capacities of satellite texts testifies to our commitment to guarantee that customers remain connected wherever they are.”
Curiously, it is not clear if this capacity of satellite texts includes or not the recent Google Pixel 9a. There is no information from Verizon or Google on this subject. Android Central contacted Google on this subject and will update this article when we hear.
The Pixel 9a launched today (March 19) with a new look that gives up this thick camera bump to which we used. The phone offers a battery life of up to 30 hours and a fast load support. For $ 499, the Pixel 9a contains the latest google AI features like Gemini Live, Best Take, Add Me, and more.
In other news, Google briefly mentioned the Pixel 9 series joining the Verizon satellite messaging services during its March feature. It seems that things are finally in a place where both parties can go ahead and start bringing it to consumers. In addition, Verizon highlights its work to extend and improve the usefulness of satellite communications – as its use for satellite video calls.
At the end of February, Verizon joined AT&T to test the first satellite video calls on phone using the Ast Spacemobile Bluebird satellite. Verizon announced that the test saw him place his very first satellite call via this method. AST Spacemobile said it was deploying direct demand on demand on demand in the United States, this would have exploited Verizon and the 850 MHz spectrum from AT&T because of its close relationship with smartphones.
There seems to be a certain optimism regarding satellite video calls; However, more tests are still necessary before civilians can participate.
