Vodafone Idea, AST SpaceMobile Partner For Space-Based Cellular Network In India

Vodafone Idea partners SpaceX-rival AST SpaceMobile for satcom service on smartphones

New Delhi, Jun 18 (PTI) Debt-ridden telecom operator Vodafone Idea on Wednesday announced a partnership with satcom firm AST SpaceMobile, a rival of Elon Musk-owned SpaceX, for delivering satellite service on smartphones directly. AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by smartphones, designed for both commercial and government applications, Vodafone Idea said in a statement. "Vi…

Vodafone Idea, AST team on India D2D push

Vodafone Idea teamed with AST SpaceMobile to expand mobile access across India’s underserved regions using satellite, a deal set to bring direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity to customers. The companies stated satellite communications would complement terrestrial connectivity to expand mobile broadband access in challenging terrains where deployment of terrestrial infrastructure “might be difficult”. It brings together Vodafone Idea’s national ne…

Vodafone Idea, AST SpaceMobile Partner For Space-Based Cellular Network In India

Vodafone Idea Ltd. and AST SpaceMobile Inc. have announced a partnership to bring direct-to-device satellite broadband connectivity to India, according to an exchange filing on Wednesday.This collaboration aims to extend mobile connectivity to regions across the country, aligning with India's "Digital India" vision of universal mobile access, it said.The partnership leverages Vi's extensive national network and AST SpaceMobile's innovative space…