Telus and AST SpaceMobile Complete First Satellite-to-Phone Test

Telus and AST SpaceMobile completed their first satellite-to-smartphone integration test on the Telus network. Standard phones connected via AST SpaceMobile's satellites for broadband data, voice calls and text messaging, a step toward covering remote parts of Canada.

• Test ran on Canadian carrier Telus's network
• Standard smartphones connected to AST SpaceMobile satellites
• Broadband data, voice calls and SMS were supported
• Goal is coverage in areas outside cellular reach