AST SpaceMobile received FCC approval for their project with Verizon to test satellite-to-smartphone connectivity across the US, targeting regions with poor mobile service. The partnership, involving a $100m commitment, aims for complete coverage using premium spectrum. Successful tests already include the first-ever space-based voice call and 5G connection. By leveraging low Earth orbit satellites, AST SpaceMobile hopes to provide reliable cellular services without requiring specialized devices, potentially transforming communications in remote areas.
The FCC has granted AST STAs to test voice, data, and video applications via satellites on smartphones, potentially eliminating connectivity dead zones in the US.
AST SpaceMobile's projects, including the first space-based 5G voice call, aim to enhance cellular connectivity and empower remote areas lacking in mobile services.
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