Vodafone demonstrates 'world's first' satellite video call with a standard mobile phone
Vodafone has demonstrated the capabilities of a new satellite network by making what it calls the "world's first" satellite video call, albeit with some caveats. The company used partner AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird satellites specifically designed to transmit 4G/5G mobile broadband signals from space.
Vodafone makes ‘world’s first’ satellite video call from a regular phone ahead of 2025 rollout
Vodafone has made what it calls “the world’s first” satellite video call using a standard smartphone, in a test of a system it says will provide mobile broadband service to 4G and 5G phones without dedicated satellite hardware. The service, using satellites from SpaceX rival AST SpaceMobile, is expected to launch in Europe before the end of 2025.
Vodafone makes world's first satellite video call using standard smartphone
Vodafone said it had made the world's first video call via satellite using a standard smartphone from a remote location, and it plans to roll out the technology for its users across Europe later this year and in 2026.
UK's first smartphone video call via satellite made from Welsh mountain
Vodafone has carried out what it says is the UK's first satellite-enabled smartphone video call. The company says the call - made from a mountain in Ceredigion, west Wales - is part of the process of adding satellite connectivity to its UK phone network by the end of the year,
Move over messaging, this carrier just brought satellite video calling to any phone
Vodafone made a world-first video call over satellite using a normal smartphone, with commercial services starting later this year.
Samsung Galaxy S25 is the world's first phone to support this wireless charging tech
The charging speed remains the same as that of previous Galaxy phones, capped at 15W.
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