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Google Pixel’s emergency satellite texting touches down in a new region

The Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 are the only Android phones in the US to support Satellite SOS connectivity. This enables them to connect to emergency services even when they're out of mobile network ...

Phone in SOS mode, emergency calls only? How to fix, text, make calls

Verizon outages have hit. Is your phone stuck on 'SOS' mode? Can't make calls or send text? Here's what you can do, what to ...
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Verizon users will soon be able to text via satellite with the right phone

A while back, Verizon announced emergency satellite texting functionality for users with the Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25 series devices. Now a variant of that service is available for those ...
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New Text to 911 service allows you to reach help without cell reception. Here's how it works

SHORE. POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS DISPATCHED TO A SWAMP WHERE SOMEBODY WAS STUCK. OUR RHONDELLA RICHARDSON IS LIVE IN MANCHESTER BY THE SEA WITH THE TOOL FIRST RESPONDERS USED TO PULL IT OFF. RHONDELLA ...
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My First Look at T-Mobile's Unique Starlink T-Satellite Service Made Me Head Far From Home

And later, that allowed emergency texting when you're outside coverage areas -- a literal lifesaver for people injured, lost or stranded in remote areas. The feature also allowed you to share your ...