Your Android phone has a lot of messaging capabilities, but did you know there are ways to send messages without a cell signal? Here's what you need to know.

You will need to set Google Messages as your default messaging app. To contact emergency services without cell service, you can dial 911 immediately and be connected.

Sometimes, sending a voice message is a lot easier than typing one out. Here's how to record, send, and save voice messages on your iPhone!

No Cell Service or Wi-Fi? Here's How to Send Text Messages via Satellite If you have an iPhone 14 (or newer) or a Google Pixel 9, you can send texts via SOS Mode.

Following Hurricane Milton's landfall in Florida, here's how to make sure you can send messages via satellite if you have no cellular and Wi-Fi coverage.

On phones with satellite capability, you'll see a lock screen message indicating you can send and receive messages via that connection. You may also see that prompt upon opening the Messages app.