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Craig Hale

VodafoneThree gets Ofcom approval to bring satellite connectivity to your smartphone

The Vodafone and Three logos over a village during sunset.
  • VodafoneThree is the latest carrier given permission to use satellite tech to cover not-spots
  • O2 already granted permission, EE to work with Starlink
  • Handset rules need updating as well as operator licenses

Ofcom has confirmed it has approved a request from VodafoneThree to amend one of the spectrum licenses it holds, which would mean it can provide 'direct-to-device' satellite connectivity to mobile phones.

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