#satellite communication

Satellite connectivity, the feature that lets you send texts and even make calls via satellite, has been more of a novelty until now, with only a handful of phones supporting it. According to code strings spotted by Android Authority, Samsung is inching toward adding satellite communication to its Galaxy smartphones. Specifically, “satellite mode” and “emergency text via satellite” have been found in Samsung’s Emergency SOS service, as well as in the Messages and Phone apps. To send and receive texts via satellite, you need to make Google Messages your default messaging app.&lt;/string&gt;</code> Phone | 15.2.80 <code>&lt;string name="sat_mode_inline_cue_text"&gt;You're in satellite mode. Emergency calls may still connect if a mobile network is available near you.&lt;/string&gt; &lt;string name="sat_mode_send_message"&gt;Send message&lt;/string&gt; &lt;string name="sat_mode_waring_dialog_message"&gt;You can send and receive text messages in Satellite mode. Emergency calls may still connect if a mobile network is available near you.&lt;/string&gt;</code> Rumor has it that Samsung’s satellite connectivity won’t be limited to emergencies. Read more in our articles including "New code suggests future Samsung Galaxy phones may get satellite connectivity" and "Facebook to launch satellite to provide internet in remote regions".