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Move over messaging, this carrier just brought satellite video calling to any phone
The Vodafone service, coming later this year, will function on existing 4G or 5G phones without requiring special hardware.
- Vodafone achieved the first-ever video call over satellite using a normal smartphone, showcasing full mobile broadband capabilities.
- The upcoming service functions on existing 4G or 5G phones without requiring special equipment like dishes or proprietary mobile hardware.
- Commercial rollout begins later this year, with plans for broader coverage expansions continuing through 2026.
While carriers like T-Mobile are just now testing their satellite messaging services, Vodafone has scored a world first by placing a video call on a standard mobile phone using satellite connectivity.
Rowan Chesmer, an engineer at Vodafone, made the historic first satellite-connected video call from a remote area in Wales to the company’s Group Chief Executive, Margherita Della Valle. The call was placed using satellites built to offer a full mobile broadband experience, not just messaging or video calling.
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