Elon Musk’s Starlink faces new rival as Vi joins AST SpaceMobile, smartphone satcom service announced, launch date to be decided later
Vodafone Idea partners with AST SpaceMobile to bring satellite-based mobile services directly to smartphones across India, aiming to expand coverage in unconnected regions. This collaboration integrates AST SpaceMobile's space-based cellular technology with Vi's network, enabling voice, video, and data services without specialized hardware. The partnership will explore commercial offerings for consumer, enterprise, and IoT applications.
Vodafone Idea partners with AST SpaceMobile to bring satellite-based mobile services directly to smartphones across India, aiming to expand coverage in unconnected regions. This collaboration integrates AST SpaceMobile's space-based cellular technology with Vi's network, enabling voice, video, and data services without specialized hardware. The partnership will explore commercial offerings for consumer, enterprise, and IoT applications.
