Verizon to Offer Satellite-Based Connectivity Through AST SpaceMobile Partnership
The move aims to eliminate cellular dead zones across the continental US using standard mobile phones.
- Verizon invests $100 million in AST SpaceMobile to enable satellite-based coverage.
- The service will use the 850 MHz spectrum band for nationwide coverage.
- Users will not need special equipment or modified phones to access the service.
- AST SpaceMobile plans to launch its first commercial satellites later this year.
- T-Mobile and AT&T have similar agreements to expand their satellite connectivity.
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