On October 2, 2025, Bell and AST SpaceMobile announced the first successful space‑based direct‑to‑cell VoLTE voice call, video call, broadband data connectivity, and video streaming using the Bell Fibe TV app to an unmodified smartphone over a Canadian wireless network. The demonstration, conducted in New Brunswick over the summer, also included SMS messaging and emergency alerts.
The milestone confirms AST SpaceMobile’s core technology can deliver full cellular services directly to standard smartphones without specialized equipment, validating the company’s promise to bridge coverage gaps. The successful VoLTE call and video streaming demonstrate the network’s capacity to support high‑bandwidth applications, a key differentiator against competitors that offer only text‑only or terminal‑based services.
This achievement positions Bell as a strategic partner for AST SpaceMobile’s commercial rollout in Canada and potentially unlocks new revenue streams from Canadian MNOs. The demonstration also strengthens the company’s case to other carriers and government agencies, supporting its broader goal of deploying a global space‑based cellular broadband network.
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