A Samsung executive recently let it be known that some 2024 Samsung Galaxy handsets will offer satellite connectivity.
Back in February, Samsung’s head of Mobile Experience, TM Roh, explained why the Galaxy S23 series didn’t come with a feature similar to the iPhone’s Emergency SOS via satellite which had just been introduced with the iPhone 14 series. This feature allows an or iPhone 15 user to summon emergency services in case a serious incident takes place in an area without a cellular connection. Roh said that the functionality is too limited but quickly added « When there is the right timing, infrastructure, and the technology [is] ready, then of course for Samsung Galaxy, for our mobile division, we would also actively consider adopting this feature as well. » Well, it appears that the time is right and the technology is ready for satellite connectivity to be offered with the upcoming Galaxy S24 series.
