19 Sep 2023
AST SpaceMobile and Nokia achieve world’s first space-based 5G cellular broadband connectivity
This technology enabled the company to surpass its previous record for space-based cellular broadband data sessions, achieving a download rate of approximately 14 Mbps with everyday smartphone
“Once again, we have achieved a significant technological advancement that represents a paradigm shift in access to information. Since the launch of BlueWalker 3, we have achieved full compatibility with phones made by all major manufacturers and support for 2G, 4G LTE, and now 5G.”