Vi and AST SpaceMobile to Launch Satellite Services in India

Vi, a telecom company in India, is teaming up with AST SpaceMobile to offer satellite-based phone service.

AST SpaceMobile uses satellites to let regular smartphones connect directly, which could be helpful in areas where cell towers are hard to build.

This will expand mobile coverage in India, focusing on regions without good service.

Vi will work with AST SpaceMobile to build this system.

This new partnership puts them in competition with other companies that also offer satellite internet services, such as those backed by Elon Musk.