Samsung Galaxy S25 helps satellite tv for pc messaging, however there is a catch

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 lineup is full of cutting-edge {hardware}, together with Qualcomm’s newest Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. The telephone additionally helps satellite tv for pc connectivity, although surprisingly, Samsung didn’t discuss it in the course of the launch occasion. It doesn’t even point out assist for the 5G NTN bands on the Galaxy S25’s specs web page. Because it seems, there is a compelling motive for this.

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The Galaxy S25 sequence is the primary Android telephone to assist Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Satellite tv for pc connectivity characteristic. This permits the telephone to hook up with a satellite tv for pc when out of the cell community protection space in an emergency, enabling you to textual content emergency providers or your family and friends. Nonetheless, you may not have the ability to use the characteristic due to how Samsung has applied it.

As highlighted by Christian Frhr. von der Ropp, an unbiased satellite tv for pc & telecoms marketing consultant, Samsung has solely opted to equip its newest flagship telephones with the required {hardware} somewhat than straight collaborating with a satellite tv for pc connectivity service supplier. The accountability now lies with cell community operators to accomplice with a satellite tv for pc service supplier and allow emergency satellite tv for pc connectivity for Galaxy S25 customers on their networks (by way of Android Authority).

Samsung’s strategy differs from that of Google and Apple. Each corporations have straight signed an settlement with Skylo to make sure their flagship telephones assist satellite tv for pc messaging whatever the community they’re on within the US.

Up to now, solely Verizon has signed an settlement with Skylo to supply satellite tv for pc messaging on Galaxy S25 models on its community. The provider introduced this collaboration in August final 12 months, confirming that the service could be accessible freed from cost to its clients.

Get the Pixel 9 if satellite tv for pc connectivity is necessary

T-Cellular, AT&T, and different cell operators haven’t but introduced assist for satellite tv for pc messaging on the Galaxy S25. This would possibly change sooner or later, however for now, in the event you purchase the Galaxy S25 and wish satellite tv for pc connectivity, you may have to modify to Verizon.

In any other case, take into account shopping for the Pixel 9. It’s the solely Android telephone moreover Samsung’s latest flagship within the US to assist satellite tv for pc messaging, and due to Google’s direct partnership with Skylo, it really works throughout all carriers.