Vodafone Makes First Satellite Video Call Using Standard Smartphone
First Satellite Video Call
· Vodafone made the world’s first satellite video call
· Conducted in a remote area with no network
· CEO Margherita Della Valle and engineer Rowan Chesmer participated
Satellite Tech & Speed
· Powered by AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird satellites
· Up to 120Mbps speeds for standard smartphones
· Service to be rolled out in Europe in 2026
Space-to-Land Gateway
· Vodafone’s new gateway connects smartphones to satellite signals
· Astronaut Tim Peake joined the event
· The technology offers mobile coverage via satellite