direct-to-cell Archives - SpaceNews

AST SpaceMobile wins $30 million contract for military broadband demo

by Sandra Erwin February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

The Space Development Agency will explore the use of commercial satellites to test direct-to-device connectivity for future warfighting network

EchoStar sells spectrum to SpaceX, cancels MDA satellite contract

by Jeff Foust September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

Starlink launch May 14 2024

Omnispace reports interference from Starlink direct-to-device payloads

by Jeff Foust May 17, 2024May 17, 2024

Omnispace to test direct-to-smartphone LEO plans with Africa’s biggest telco

by Jason Rainbow March 13, 2024March 13, 2024

iPhone satellite connectivity

DoD interested in smartphone-to-satellite communications services

by Sandra Erwin March 1, 2023March 1, 2023

Samsung unveils satcom solution for smartphones

by Park Si-soo February 24, 2023February 24, 2023

Jumping on the direct-to-cell bandwagon

by Jason Rainbow October 11, 2022January 23, 2023

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