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Vodafone makes world’s first space video call from an area of no coverage using a standard mobile phone and commercial satellites built to offer a full mobile broadband experience
Vodafone has made a historic first space mobile video call from a remote area of Wales. Find out more.
Telecoms Minister, Sir Chris Bryant, said: “Since coming into office, I have put digital growth and inclusion at the top of my political agenda, harnessing the power of tech innovation to connect the most hard-to-reach parts of Britain. NOTE TO EDITORSRollout plans Following further tests this Spring, Vodafone aims to progressively introduce the direct-to-smartphone broadband satellite service commercially in markets across Europe later this year and during 2026 to close the last remaining coverage gaps. Complementary Technology Direct-to-mobile broadband satellite is a fully integrated extension of Vodafone’s existing land-based fibre and mobile networks, providing reliable digital connectivity in rural coverage not spots, including vast stretches of surrounding sea.
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