# Google Extends Satellite SOS Free Year for Pixel 9

> Google adds extra year of free satellite SOS access for Pixel 9 owners.
- Title: Google Extends Satellite SOS Free Year for Pixel 9 · PCMAG
- Summary: Google adds extra year of free satellite SOS access for Pixel 9 owners. Google extended free satellite SOS access for one additional year for Pixel 9 users…
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- Source: PCMAG — https://pcmag.com/news/google-quietly-adds-extra-free-year-of-satellite-sos-access-on-pixel-9
- Author: Michael Kan
- Published: 2026-10-20T20:26:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: google, pixel 9, satellite sos, free access, google support, satellite features, technology
## Pixel 9 owners get extra free year
Google extended satellite SOS access for one additional year for Pixel 9 users without extra cost.

> Confirming that we've extended this offering, at no additional cost, for one additional year. We have no details to share beyond that at this time
## Satellite SOS feature launched in August 2024
Google introduced satellite SOS for Pixel 9 in August 2024, initially free for two years after activation.
## Support page states two-year free period
Google's support page still lists satellite SOS as free for the first two years after activation.
## Apple extended satellite feature similarly
Apple also extended its free satellite SOS access for one additional year for iPhone users after initially offering it for two years.
## Skylo uses globalstar satellites for pixel devices
Google partners with Skylo, which is moving to use Globalstar's satellites to expand satellite service coverage.
## Amazon acquires globalstar for satellite market
Amazon recently acquired Globalstar to expand its presence in the satellite-to-phone market, competing with SpaceX's Starlink Mobile.
## Key takeaway

Google extended free satellite SOS access for one additional year for Pixel 9 users after initially offering it for two years.