We’ve known for some time that satellite texting will be included with Android 15, but we might finally have a hint as to which carrier will be the first to get it.
Initially reported by AndroidAuthority, several users on the T-Mobile subreddit who have downloaded a beta version of Android 15 have reported seeing the satellite texting feature on their phones. “You can send and receive text messages by satellite,” the message explained, “as part of an eligible T-Mobile account.” There’s no indication what “eligible” means here.
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When a user doesn’t have a network, the message goes on to say, their phone will auto-connect to a satellite. Users are told to keep a clear view of the sky for the best connection. Once a phone connects to a satellite, users can text anyone, including emergency services. The phone will automatically reconnect to a mobile network when available.
Satellite texting has been available on Apple devices for several years, but only for emergency services. Given T-Mobile’s partnership with Starlink, it makes sense it would be among the first carriers to see satellite texting on Android.
Source: Networking - zdnet.com
