Charter Communications and Comcast have announced that their respective mobile network businesses, Spectrum Mobile and Xfinity Mobile have launched satellite-based messaging services in the USA. The two companies are offering this service in collaboration with Skylo using its non-terrestrial network (NTN).
According to the two companies, their satellite connectivity is now available on the Galaxy S25 series and the Pixel 9 series. People can access it in areas where there is no Wi-Fi or cellular network. It allows them to connect to emergency services. However, they haven’t said anything about its charges or how to set it up.
Commenting on this achievement, Charter Communications’ Executive Vice President for Product, Danny Bowman, said “The availability of satellite backup service provides Spectrum Mobile customers with a sense of security, knowing they can stay connected even in the most remote locations. We are delivering cutting-edge technology that continues to empower our customers with the confidence that their communication needs are always met, no matter where they are.”
Whereas, Comcast’s Senior Vice President for Consumer Products, Emily Waldorf said “Today, our wireless customers already benefit from the nation’s largest and fastest converged network in and out of the home with over tens of millions of hotspots delivering up to gig speeds. And now, we’re excited to further enhance our connectivity experiences with these satellite-based services to help our Xfinity Mobile customers stay connected in situations where they need it most.”
Recently, Verizon too launched a satellite-based texting service and the Galaxy S25 is on the list of first devices to get it.
