Vodafone Idea Partners With AST SpaceMobile To Bring Direct-to-Device Satellite Broadband Connectivity to India
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has partnered with AST SpaceMobile to bring satellite-based mobile connectivity to India. The collaboration aims to offer communication using standard smartphones without extra software or updates.
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has partnered with AST SpaceMobile to bring direct-to-device satellite broadband connectivity to India. AST SpaceMobile recently completed the first voice and video call from space using a standard mobile phone. Avneesh Khosla, Chief Marketing Officer, Vi said, “Vi has always been committed to leveraging technology to connect every Indian and we see satellite communication as a complement to terrestrial connectivity. As satellite-based mobile access becomes a reality in India, we are looking forward to ushering in a new era of seamless and resilient connectivity.” The partnership will combine Vi’s national network coverage with AST SpaceMobile’s satellite technology to bring direct-to-device satellite broadband connectivity for smartphones in India without the need of any software or device support or updates. BSNL 5G: Government-Owned Telecom Provider ‘Soft Launches’ BSNL Q 5G Services in Select Cities As ‘First 5G FWA Without SIM’.
Vodafone Idea Partners With AST SpaceMobile
We're excited to share that we have partnered with AST SpaceMobile to bring direct-to-device #satellite #broadband connectivity to India, supporting Digital India’s vision of universal #mobile access. This partnership will bring together Vi’s robust national network with AST…
— Vi_News (@ViNewsOfficial) June 18, 2025
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