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Earlier this year, AST SpaceMobile worked with AT&T to connect an off-the-shelf Samsung Galaxy S22 to a satellite in low earth orbit, completing the . The announcement marks a major milestone for satellite-based cellular communications. The company now says it’s one step closer to bringing this technology to consumers.
Wednesday, AST share The company recently completed multiple tests in Hawaii, where its engineers confirmed download speeds of 10Mbps from its BlueWalker 3 satellites to unmodified mobile phones on the ground. “His success in reaching double-digit download speeds in his satellite-to-smartphone tests will help people across the United States stay connected wherever they are,” said AT&T network chief Chris Sambar. We’re one step closer to that,” he said.
As a next step, AST wants to connect phones to BW3 via 5G signals. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 delivered a prototype satellite into low earth orbit in September. At 693 square feet, her BW3 has the largest antenna of any commercial satellite to date, making it arguably one of the world’s commercial satellites. So it is difficult for astronomers.
AT&T is one of the few carriers in the United States looking to use satellite to reach underserved rural areas. In 2021, Verizon plans to use its satellite network for wireless access. Most recently, T-Mobile announced that it will help test Starlink-enabled devices. Carriers, like AT&T, have said their existing phones should work with their satellite service.