Nokia, AST SpaceMobile join forces for mobile broadband from space

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Nokia and AST SpaceMobile building satellite network for regular cellphones

Nokia Oyj will provide equipment to connect AST SpaceMobile Inc. satellites to the global telecommunications network, creating a crucial link in a planned space-based broadband network designed to work with standard mobile phones, the companies said in a statement Thursday.

In addition to AirScale base stations, Espoo, Finland-based Nokia will provide its NetAct network management systems and technical support, the companies said.
 
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