Airtel Madagascar has completed the country’s first Direct-to-Cell NTN trial using a standard 4G smartphone connected to SpaceX’s satellite network. The trial took place on July 11 in Sadabe and included what Airtel described as Madagascar’s first WhatsApp call over a direct-to-cell satellite connection. The handset connected without specialised satellite equipment or additional terrestrial infrastructure. […]
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