Ukrainian telco Kyivstar said Oct. 31 it is preparing to test SpaceX’s Starlink Direct to Cell service across most of the country, excluding border areas, active combat zones and territories occupied by Russian forces. The post Kyivstar prepares to expand Starlink Direct to Cell testing across Ukraine appeared first on SpaceNews.| SpaceNews
Saudi telecoms giant stc Group has signed a 10-year agreement that includes a $175 million prepayment commitment to use AST SpaceMobile’s planned space-based cellular broadband network, the Texas-based venture announced Oct. 29. The post Saudi Arabia’s stc Group commits $175 million prepayment in AST SpaceMobile deal appeared first on SpaceNews.| SpaceNews