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4G Connectivity to Unmodified Smartphones from Space Confirmed

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Tom Patton
Jun 26, 2023
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4G connectivity to common smartphones from space has been confirmed by testing by AST SpaceMobile. The company has demonstrated download speeds above 10 Mbps from its BlueWalker 3 satellite during testing in Hawaii.

“AST SpaceMobile’s space-based cellular capabilities are designed to be a critical extension for cellular communications."

Abel Avellan, AST …

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