cross-posted from: https://lemdro.id/post/2632247 (!android@lemdro.id)
cross-posted from: https://lemdro.id/post/2632133 (!samsung@lemdro.id)
cross-posted from: https://lemdro.id/post/2632247 (!android@lemdro.id)
cross-posted from: https://lemdro.id/post/2632133 (!samsung@lemdro.id)
ASTS has basically built a cellular phone network in space, low earth orbit. They have patents for their technology, where by their satellites can produce voice and data at 4G and 5G speeds to any off the shelf smartphone. Starlink, Iridium etc all require either special proprietary phones or additional equipment. ASTS business model seems sound, they’re not looking to take over from your current network provider, but to add a complimentary service. So they don’t need to break into the market and steal users, if you’re with AT&T, you’ll stay an AT&T customer, but you’ll have the option to “roam” on ASTS network if you’re in a terrestrial cell dead zone.
Thanks for explaining. That sounds really awesome actually. With my current job and living situation that would be a very valuable luxury / asset. In today’s world it’s almost verging on being a necessity. I would gladly pay for that if it worked like it’s supposed to.
Starlink website claims the cellular coverage won’t need special Equipment
Elon has a history of over promising and under delivering for years. I’ll believe it when I see it. ASTS has documented their tech works and was confirmed by AT&T, Vodaphone and Nokia.