Vi partners with SpaceX rival for satcom services

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New Delhi, Updated At : 02:00 AM Jun 19, 2025 IST

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Debt-ridden telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Wednesday announced a partnership with satcom firm AST SpaceMobile, a rival of Elon Musk-owned SpaceX, for delivering satellite service on smartphones directly.

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by smartphones, designed for both commercial and government applications, Vi said.

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