The successful trials come after Starlink rival AST SpaceMobile also used its newly launched satellites to power a video call in Europe through Vodafone.

AT&T and Verizon shared the progress of their respective satellite communication efforts. Both brands are utilizing AST SpaceMobile. Both made video calls using new satellites launched in September 2024.

Verizon and AST have yet again pushed the boundaries of what can be done with mobile devices by successfully trialing a live video call between two mobile devices with one connected via satellite and the other connected via Verizon’s terrestrial network connection.

US telcos AT&T and Verizon have followed Vodafone in Europe by testing video calls using AST SpaceMobile’s orbiting satellites. Verizon and AST success

AT&T and Verizon have teamed up with satellite providers—especially AST SpaceMobile—to push their networks further. AST SpaceMobile is building a space-based cellular broadban