Last year, it was rumored that Samsung might equip the Galaxy S23 with iPhone-like satellite connectivity for emergency situations. However, the Galaxy S23 series lacked the feature, and the head of Samsung's smartphone division claimed that the two-way satellite connectivity ecosystem isn't mature enough.
Several rumors then claimed that Samsung would bring two-way satellite connectivity with the Galaxy S24 series, and screenshots from One UI 6.1 mentioned the feature. So, it was expected that the company's upcoming flagship phone would surely have satellite connectivity. However, it looks like the South Korean firm will skip the feature once again.
Galaxy S24 may lack two-way satellite connectivity for emergency situations.
According to a recent report from ETNews, Samsung is currently conducting tests on the Galaxy S24 in collaboration with South Korea's three major network operators—KT, LG Uplus, and SK Telecom—just two weeks before the official launch. The mobile carriers are assessing the performance of the Galaxy S24 Ultra on their cellular networks. Samsung has supplied them with the Galaxy S24 Ultra, cleverly disguised in the shape of a lunch box to conceal its appearance, a common practice among smartphone manufacturers before a product launch. Notably, there is no indication of two-way satellite connectivity on the phone, suggesting that Samsung may have opted not to include it for undisclosed reasons.
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