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Verizon and AT&T test first satellite-based video calls, and it's not Starlink
AT&T and Verizon just pulled off their first cellphone-to-satellite video calls using AST SpaceMobile’s satellites.
AT&T and Verizon have pulled off their first satellite-to-phone video call using AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird satellites, which are orbiting low Earth to help bring stronger connectivity straight to regular cell phones. AST SpaceMobile is building a space-based cellular broadband network to keep phones connected even in dead zones where traditional coverage falls short. Thanks to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granting Special Temporary Authority (STA) last month for satellite broadband testing in the country, the companies are now moving forward with adding video call capabilities for regular smartphones.
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