TELUS partners with AST SpaceMobile on direct-to-smartphone satellite connectivity in Canada
TU•TELUS partnered with AST SpaceMobile to integrate satellite connectivity into its mobile network for direct smartphone calls and texts. After completing a first integration test, TELUS expects to offer the service within the next year using eligible standard smartphones.
1. Satellite network integration
TELUS and AST SpaceMobile completed a first integration test for satellite connectivity linked to TELUS’s mobile network, aiming to extend coverage to remote Canadian areas beyond traditional cell towers. TELUS expects to offer the service to customers over the next year using eligible standard smartphones without specialized equipment.
