Orange partners with AST SpaceMobile, Vodafone on satellite connectivity
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) ((leo.marchandon@thomsonreuters.com))