Verizon has officially announced the expansion of its satellite texting service, making it available to all customers for communication when they are beyond the reach of traditional cell towers. The service will initially be available on Samsung Galaxy S25 and Google Pixel 9 models and enables messaging in remote areas, which can be crucial for outdoor enthusiasts. Unlike competitors, Verizon is launching the service at once without any beta phase and will not charge extra, marking a significant shift in mobile communication. Plans for satellite calling are underway as well, with future availability anticipated.
Verizon is expanding its satellite texting service, allowing customers to send messages to any other Verizon user even when out of cell tower range.
The new service is available for Samsung Galaxy S25 and Google Pixel 9 series, emphasizing the convenience and potential life-saving aspects of satellite texting.
Verizon's satellite texting is unique as it's being fully launched instead of in a beta phase, with no additional charges compared to competitors.
Future plans include satellite-based calling, allowing users to make calls without a cell signal, expected to launch sometime next year.
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