* apparently coming with android 15, but they are shipping android 14
* turning on satellite sos later, but this year
* us only
* free for 2 years on pixel 9 phone, but probably would cost more later?
If you go on a lot of backcountry trips, maybe you already have something like a Garmin device with paid in-reach service with texting and emergency service button - no voice support. I have this, it works well. You can do 2 way texting, also you can have your location uploaded as you travel if you wish.
It looks like it's coming "later this year". Lots of chatter about it, see a few details at https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-9-satellite-sos-34676...
* apparently coming with android 15, but they are shipping android 14
* turning on satellite sos later, but this year
* us only
* free for 2 years on pixel 9 phone, but probably would cost more later?
If you go on a lot of backcountry trips, maybe you already have something like a Garmin device with paid in-reach service with texting and emergency service button - no voice support. I have this, it works well. You can do 2 way texting, also you can have your location uploaded as you travel if you wish.