FCC Filings Confirm Satellite Connectivity for Samsung Galaxy S26 Line in the U.S.
Industry reporting identifies Skylo as the expected NTN partner, with availability likely restricted to select markets.
Overview
- FCC certifications for the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra list SCS/NTN support enabling satellite messaging and calling when cellular service is unavailable.
- The US models appear under FCC IDs A3LSMS942U, A3LSMS947U, and A3LSMS948U, covering both carrier‑locked and factory‑unlocked variants.
- Documents confirm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (for Galaxy) across the US lineup alongside 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G NR including mmWave and sub‑6GHz.
- Filings also note Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth LE, NFC, Ultra Wideband, and wireless power transfer for wireless charging.
- Samsung has not announced launch details, but multiple reports point to a February 25 unveiling with general availability in March.