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The service is currently limited to the US.

The Pixel 9 familys satellite connectivity comes courtesy of the Exynos 5400 modem in the new Tensor G4 chip.

Google Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL side by side with TechRadar.com on screen

Google Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL side by side

This allows users to connect to non-terrestrial networks via the Release 17 cellular standard.

As Rahman notes, satellite connectivity is provided by SkyLo and the emergency response is handled byGarmin.

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The Google Pixel 9 family launched on August 13