Vodafone demonstrates 'world's first' satellite video call with a standard mobile phone
Vodafone has demonstrated the capabilities of a new satellite network by making what it calls the "world's first" satellite video call, albeit with some caveats. The company used partner AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird satellites specifically designed to transmit 4G/5G mobile broadband signals from space.
Vodafone phone home: Telco makes space video call
In a bid to bring coverage to connectivity blackspots, Vodafone has teamed up with AST SpaceMobile to make calls using satellites.
Vodafone aims to offer satellite-to-phone connectivity starting later this year
Space 5G should reach regular smartphones in rural area notspots Vodafone claims it has made the first mobile video call using a satellite connection and standard 4G/5G smartphones, and said it aims to offer a commercial direct-to-cell satellite service in Europe starting later this year.
Vodafone Makes History! Achieving the First Space Video Call Using a Standard Smartphone
The groundbreaking call was made possible through Vodafones collaboration with AST SpaceMobiles BlueBird satellites.
Vodafone makes world’s first space video call from an area of no coverage using a standard mobile phone and commercial satellites
Vodafone has successfully made the world’s first space video call using normal 4G/5G smartphones and satellites that will allow multiple users in areas of no mobile coverage to make and receive video calls,
Vodafone to tackle rural ‘not spots’ with new satellite phone service
Vodafone has pledged to eliminate rural signal “not-spots” with the launch of a new satellite mobile service...
Vodafone announces world first satellite-to-smartphone video call
Rowan Chesmer, Vodafone engineer, makes historic first space mobile video call from a remote area of Wales to Margherita Della Valle, Vodafone Group Chief
Vodafone UK Beat Starlink with First Mobile to Mobile Video Call via Satellite
Mobile operator Vodafone UK today claims to have "beaten Elon Musk in the space race" by making the first mobile-to-mobile video call using a normal (unmodifi
UK's first smartphone video call via satellite made from Welsh mountain
Vodafone has carried out what it says is the UK's first satellite-enabled smartphone video call. The company says the call - made from a mountain in Ceredigion, west Wales - is part of the process of adding satellite connectivity to its UK phone network by the end of the year,
Vodafone makes ‘world’s first’ satellite video call from a regular phone ahead of 2025 rollout
Vodafone has made what it calls “the world’s first” satellite video call using a standard smartphone, in a test of a system it says will provide mobile broadband service to 4G and 5G phones without dedicated satellite hardware.
Vodafone makes UK’s 1st satellite enabled video call
AST SpaceMobile for the satellite service, with five low Earth orbit BlueBird satellites launched to date. It connects using standard 4G and 5G signals, meaning
EE, O2, Three and Vodafone 5G ranked with one coming out on top
The internet performance of the top mobile broadband providers has been tested and analysed by an independent company with ...
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Vodafone makes first space video call from west Wales
The first space video call has been made in Ceredigion. Vodafone made the world's first space video call using regular 4G/5G smartphones and satellites. This technology allows multiple users in areas ...
Vodafone plans rollout of Starlink rival AST to connect remote areas
The technology will provide people in areas with poor mobile signal with 4G or 5G connectivity beamed straight from ...
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EE Miles Ahead of O2, Three UK and Vodafone for 5G Mobile Availability
Network benchmarking provider Ookla, which operates the popular Speedtest.net internet connection testing service, has kindly ...