AT&T and AST SpaceMobile successfully tested VoLTE and SMS using AST SpaceMobile's Block 1 satellites and AT&T spectrum via standard cell phones. This advancement supports mobile coverage expansion to remote areas without the need for special devices. The satellites, launched as 'BlueBirds', are crafted to reach smartphones at cellular broadband speeds for various applications. The testing showed promise for voice, text, and data services, although service launch details remain unspecified. AT&T has partnered with global providers to further enhance satellite connectivity efforts.
The recent successful test of VoLTE and SMS through AST SpaceMobile's Block 1 satellites marks a significant step toward expanding mobile coverage in remote areas using standard cell phones.
The service aims to provide connectivity in areas lacking traditional cellular service, utilizing low Earth orbit satellites and standard AT&T spectrum.
The AST SpaceMobile satellites, known as 'BlueBirds', are designed with large antennas to enable direct communication with smartphones, facilitating broadband speeds for a range of services.
AT&T, along with global partners like Vodafone and Rakuten, intends to offer satellite-to-cellphone services without requiring special devices for users.
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