Last year, it was rumored that Samsung might equip the Galaxy S23 with iPhone-like satellite connectivity in case of emergencies. However, the Galaxy S23 series lacks that feature, and Samsung’s head of smartphone division argued that the two-way satellite connectivity ecosystem is not mature enough.
There have since been some rumors that Samsung will bring two-way satellite connectivity to the Galaxy S24 series, and One UI 6.1 screenshots mentioned the feature. As such, it was expected that the company’s next flagship phone would definitely come with satellite connectivity. However, the Korean company seems to be skipping this feature again.
Galaxy S24 may not have two-way satellite connectivity in case of emergency
new Report from ETNews Samsung claims to be working with three Korean network operators (KT, LG Uplus, and SK Telecom) to test the Galaxy S24 two weeks before its official launch. Your mobile phone carrier is testing whether your Galaxy S24 Ultra works properly on your mobile phone network. Samsung provided the Galaxy S24 Ultra packaged in the shape of a bento box to hide its appearance, which is customary among smartphone manufacturers before its release. There doesn’t seem to be any mention of the phone’s two-way satellite connectivity, which could mean Samsung may have omitted the use of this connectivity for unknown reasons.
This feature was intended for use in emergencies or situations where cellular network reception is unavailable. It uses the L-band frequency band to send rescue notifications, typically to local emergency response teams (if available). This feature was first introduced in the iPhone 14 series released last year. Huawei has also introduced similar features in some of its flagship phones, but other of his Android brands have not adopted the feature in their flagship phones. Apparently Samsung doesn’t think there’s a need to rush this feature.
While Apple uses a one-way structure to send distress signals to relevant authorities, Samsung has developed a two-way structure that allows users to send and receive messages when they are stranded without a cellular network on their phone. It is said that they are working on it. Industry insiders claim that Samsung’s two-way satellite connectivity will be used in the Galaxy S25 series, which is expected to be its top-of-the-line mobile phone. Samsung has developed its own two-way satellite connectivity feature, which is likely included in the Exynos 2400 but may not be available in the Galaxy S24.