Can ASTS Gain From Successful Direct-to-Cell-Services Test in Canada?

Key Takeaways AST SpaceMobile completed a 4G VoLTE, video and data test with Bell Canada using standard smartphones.The trial supports Bell's plan to launch LEO direct-to-cell service in 2026, improving rural connectivity.ASTS aims to deploy up to 60 BlueBird satellites by 2026 to expand space-based mobile network coverage.AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) has successfully tested space-based direct-to-cell 4G voice over LTE (VoLTE) call, video call, broadband data connectivity and video streaming services in Can ...