Samsung has quietly revealed a list of apps that can run over satellite on certain Galaxy phones, and the lineup’s more comprehensive than you’d expect.

We’re not just talking SOS messages here, but WhatsApp, X, Facebook Messenger, Google Maps, Samsung’s own Health app as well as Grok, as discovered by @theonecid on X.

Worth knowing before you assume your phone’s on that list: this feature only works if your carrier actually flipped the switch. Samsung apps satellite features are carrier-dependent, which is a very Samsung way to roll this out.

You find the compatible apps list buried in Settings > Connections > Satellite, assuming that menu option even shows up on your device. If it’s missing, your phone doesn’t support it, or your market hasn’t been blessed yet.

Hardware compatibility means nothing if T-Mobile or Verizon or whoever hasn’t inked the right deal yet.

Apps currently flagged as satellite-ready

1. Find My Mobile
2. Google Maps
3. Google Play Services
4. Grok
5. Messenger (Facebook)
6. Messages
7. Samsung Account
8. Samsung Find
9. Samsung Health
10. Weather
11. WhatsApp
12. X

Most of these are communication or location tools.

Makes sense when you’re relying on satellites orbiting overhead instead of a cell tower three blocks away. Inclusion of Samsung Health feels borderline random unless the company is picturing hikers tracking their heart rate mid-rescue.

Apple partnered directly with Globalstar and keeps the entire experience locked down to emergency messaging. Samsung went the other direction, partnering with carriers who work with satellite providers like Skylo and SpaceX’s Starlink network.

Who gets what and where

In the US, T-Mobile users with select Galaxy devices after the S21 series got T911, text, and data services starting in 2025. Verizon only offers emergency SOS and texting on Galaxy S25 series and newer, while AT&T is still working on it.

Virgin Media O2 in the UK has satellite features live on certain Galaxy phones now. Spain’s MasOrange is kicking off trials in March 2026. Vodafone’s in discussion mode for future devices.

Japan’s actually the furthest along. KDDI has supported satellite text, data, and even earthquake and tsunami warnings on Galaxy S22 and later devices since 2025. Docomo and SoftBank are joining this year with expanded device support.

Credit – CID (theonecid/X)

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