Vodafone Group PLCVodafone collaborates in testing and joint venture, strengthening partnership.
AST SpaceMobile announced the expansion of network integration testing across Europe in collaboration with leading mobile network operators Vodafone, Orange, Telefónica, Deutsche Telekom, and Vodafone Ukraine. The testing, subject to regulatory approvals, is underway in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Romania, France, the Czech Republic, Germany, Spain, and Ukraine, leveraging the carrier-neutral gateway infrastructure of Satellite Connect Europe, a joint venture between AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone. The initiative aims to integrate AST SpaceMobile's space-based cellular broadband service with existing terrestrial networks using standard, unmodified smartphones. The company works with nearly 60 mobile network operators globally, representing over 3 billion existing subscribers, and its satellite technology is backed by approximately 3,900 patent and patent-pending claims.
Vodafone Group PLCVodafone collaborates in testing and joint venture, strengthening partnership.
Deutsche Telekom AGDeutsche Telekom participates in testing, potentially expanding service reach.
Orange S.A.Orange involved in testing, supporting potential adoption.
Telefónica S.ATelefónica joins testing, indicating interest in integrating satellite service.
Ast Spacemobile IncExpands integration testing with major operators, advancing commercial deployment.
Expands integration testing with major operators, boosting adoption of its satellite broadband service.
Vodafone Ukraine participates in expanded testing, enhancing its network integration with satellite technology.