Nokia and AST SpaceMobile forge five-year 5G deal
Nokia radio technology will enable AST SpaceMobiles direct-to-cell phone connectivity from space.
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Nokia radio technology will enable AST SpaceMobiles direct-to-cell phone connectivity from space.
The mission is expected to complete the company's initial research and development programme and facilitate integration testing with mobile network operators around the world.
BlueWalker 3 is a test satellite designed to communicate directly with unmodified cell phones to test AST SpaceMobiles technology and service model.
Wallace will start his new job on May 10, replacing ASTs former financial lead executive Tom Severson, who announced his planned retirement earlier this year.
The partnership will explore opportunities to extend AST SpaceMobile's planned coverage to Globe Telecom customers.
AST SpaceMobile is working to develop a cellular broadband network in space in which satellites communicate directly with mobile phones.
Texas-headquartered AST SpaceMobile, the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly through standard mobile phones, is turning its attention to the GCC and MENA region. ...
First space-based cellular broadband network designed to be compatible with existing mobile phones globally, including GCC and MENA region.
BlueWalker 3 is expected to launch aboard a SpaceX mission from Cape Canaveral, Florida, in March 2022.
