Orange testing satellite connectivity in Romania

Romania will be the first country where Orange will test the viability of D2D (Direct-to-Device) satellite connectivity, the company announced on Monday, March 2. The test comes after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding agreement with AST SpaceMobile and Satellite Connect Europe, a European joint venture between AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone.

According to the company, the technology has the potential to provide reliable connectivity in the most remote or poorly covered areas. The solution offered by AST SpaceMobile enables many categories of mobile phones to connect directly to satellites, without the need for hardware and software modifications or dedicated devices.