Samsung announces Galaxy S26 series is launching with global satellite communication capabilities

Samsung first offered satellite communication in 2025, on select Galaxy flagship models. The feature is now available on the newly released Galaxy S26 series, which includes the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, according to a press release.

Satellite communication enables a smartphone to connect directly to satellites in orbit, even when there is no mobile signal from traditional cell towers. The feature can serve as a backup when the phone is used in remote areas or during emergencies.

Samsung is partnering with telecommunications operators in North America, Europe, and Japan to offer satellite communication on its smartphones. The phone maker is working with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon in the US. T-Mobile’s satellite service is powered by SpaceX’s Starlink and is already available on the Galaxy A and S series.

The South Korean company stated that it will continue to expand the service globally. In Europe, the feature is provided through Virgin Media O2 in the UK. Samsung will begin trials with Spain’s MasOrange in March 2026. The company is also working with Vodafone.

In Asia, Samsung has enabled satellite-based text and data services in Japan on the KDDI network, starting from the S22 models. It will soon bring the capabilities to some Galaxy flagships and Galaxy A devices on SoftBank, Rakuten, and docomo carriers.