Telus and AST Mobile advance direct to device cellular network with successful end-to-end network validation test.
By connecting standard LTE and 5G smartphones directly to low Earth orbit satellites, TELUS plans to extend mobile connectivity along remote highway corridors, national parks, northern wilderness areas, and offshore zones with customer availability for text messaging, voice calls, and emergency 9-1-1within the next 12 months.
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