TELUS partners with AST SpaceMobile on direct-to-smartphone satellite connectivity in Canada
Bitget2026/10/05 13:06TELUS partnered with AST SpaceMobile to integrate satellite connectivity with its mobile network for direct smartphone calls and texts. The companies completed a first integration test, aiming to extend coverage to remote Canadian areas beyond traditional cell towers. TELUS expects to offer the service to customers over the next year, using standard, eligible smartphones without specialized equipment. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. TELUS Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief via CNW (Ref. ID: 202610050900CANADANWCANADAPF_C9543) on October 05, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
- TELUS partnered with AST SpaceMobile to integrate satellite connectivity with its mobile network for direct smartphone calls and texts.
- The companies completed a first integration test, aiming to extend coverage to remote Canadian areas beyond traditional cell towers.
- TELUS expects to offer the service to customers over the next year, using standard, eligible smartphones without specialized equipment.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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