Orange partners with AST SpaceMobile, Vodafone on satellite connectivity

AST SpaceMobile

02/03/2026 07:14

March 2 (Reuters) - French telecom leader Orange ORAN.PA on Monday announced a partnership with AST SpaceMobile ASTS.O and Satellite Connect Europe, a joint venture between AST and Vodafone VOD.L, to boost direct-to-cell connectivity.

Demonstrations covering voice, SMS and data are planned in Romania for late 2026, the company said.

(aiReporting by Leo Marchandon in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)

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