Verizon Partners with AST SpaceMobile to Expand Satellite Phone Service
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Verizon has signed a commercial agreement with AST SpaceMobile to provide satellite-to-phone connectivity, aiming to enhance coverage in dead zones using orbiting satellites, competing with SpaceX's Starlink service. The deal involves a $100 million commitment and access to radio spectrum, with plans to deploy 45-60 satellites by the end of 2024, though launch delays pose challenges.
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