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Bridging the ‘Not-Spots’: AT&T, Rakuten, and AST SpaceMobile Advance Direct-to-Device Satellite Integration
While aerospace giant SpaceX presses forward with plans to compete directly with traditional carriers through a standalone Starlink hybrid satellite and terrestrial network, rival satellite operator AST SpaceMobile is taking a markedly different approach. Instead of bypassing established mobile network operators, AST SpaceMobile is deeply integrating its technology directly with major telecommunications partners to extend…
