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AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone conducted the world's first space-based video call.
AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone achieved direct 4G/5G mobile connectivity to unmodified smartphones in Europe.
Scott Wisniewski, AST's President, indicated that a European link-up between AST and Vodafone could lead to AST becoming the supplier for the European Commission's IRIS2 mega-constellation.
AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone unveiled a plan for a new EU satellite constellation for Direct-to-Cell services.
In March 2025, Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile expanded their cooperation by establishing a joint venture to provide geographic coverage across Europe for commercial and government customers.
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile announced a new satellite constellation plan to enhance European communication infrastructure and will establish their operational base in Germany.
Vodafone Group and AST SpaceMobile announced on 7 November the selection of Germany for a new European Satellite Operations Centre.
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile established a joint venture, SatCo, in June to provide direct satellite communications.
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile announced on 7 November that the satellite constellation will feature a command switch for European oversight and security.
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile plan to develop a European-controlled direct-to-smartphone satellite communications constellation through their joint venture, SatCo.
The new joint venture, SatCo, will be co-owned by Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile and will be headquartered and managed in Europe.
AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone initially announced their partnership in February 2022 to build a direct-to-smartphone space-based mobile network.
Technology provided by Vodafone and AST will provide mobile services directly from satellites to network providers.
Vodafone has a commercial agreement with AST SpaceMobile that lasts through 2034 to distribute AST SpaceMobile services in its home and partner markets.
AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone's mobile broadband service is set to launch in 2026.
AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone formed a joint venture called SatCo to provide satellite mobile broadband service to European mobile network operators.
AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone announced plans for a new European satellite constellation on November 7 to provide direct-to-device services.
Vodafone and Iridium will go through integration and testing and plan to launch a full commercial service for customers globally.
Vodafone IoT will gain access to Iridium NTN Direct, which is planned for commercial launch in 2026.
AST SpaceMobile has announced commercial agreements with AT&T, Vodafone, and Verizon.