AST SpaceMobile achieves space-based 5G cellular broadband connectivity for everyday smartphones

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. has announced another leap in telecommunications by making the 5G connection for voice and data between an everyday, unmodified smartphone and a satellite in space. The engineers

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Satellite, quantum and the edge continue to demonstrate telco progress

Satellite connectivity and quantum computing are increasingly important in the communications service provider (CSP) space. Business technology journalist Antony Savvas looks at the evolving technologies.

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5G NTN-mobile market to reach $18bn by 2031, says ABI Research

According to findings from global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, the non-terrestrial networks (NTN)–mobile segment has the potential to reach a market value of at least [$18 billion (€16.40 billion)], with up to 200 million connections by

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AST SpaceMobile confirms 4G capabilities to everyday smartphones directly from space

AST SpaceMobile, a publicly traded satellite designer and manufacturer, announced that it has achieved download speeds above 10 Mbps during testing of BlueWalker 3. Space-based cellular communications at 4G speeds

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Event review: From the ‘space race’ to small cells, Connect (X) 2023 covered key issues

In the latest edition of PR Vibes by Calysto, Laura Borgstede, the public relations company’s CEO reported on the Connect (X) 2023 event held at Morial Convention Centre, in New

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Rakuten Mobile, AST SpaceMobile complete space based voice calls on smartphone

Rakuten Mobile, Inc. and AST SpaceMobile, Inc., have announced completion of the two-way voice calls, directly to everyday unmodified smartphones using the BlueWalker 3 (“BW3”) satellite.

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AST SpaceMobile completes space-based voice call using unmodified smartphones

Midland, United States – AST SpaceMobile, Inc., a publicly traded satellite designer and manufacturer, announced the completion of the initial two-way voice calls, directly to everyday unmodified smartphones using the

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AST SpaceMobile, STC partner to deliver high quality, reliable communication services in KSA

Midland, United States – AST SpaceMobile, Inc., a company building the space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by standard mobile phones, has announced the signing of a non-binding memorandum of understanding

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AST SpaceMobile, Fairwinds Technologies partner to explore military use cases

AST SpaceMobile Inc., a publicly traded satellite designer and manufacturer, has announced a teaming agreement with Fairwinds Technologies LLC to explore potential opportunities to jointly market AST SpaceMobile’s planned services and satellite

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AST SpaceMobile, Zain KSA partner to expand satellite services to mobile phones

Midland, United States – AST SpaceMobile, Inc., a company building the space based cellular broadband network designed to be accessible directly by standard mobile phones, has announced a non-binding memorandum

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