In a recent test Vodafone has completed a live video call using satellite connectivity from an area with no mobile network at all. The call was placed from Clare Island in Ireland, a location known for patchy or non-existent coverage, and was received in Dublin by Vodafone Ireland CEO Sabrina Casalta what makes this test important is not just the satellite link, but the device used the call was made using a regular smartphone.
From dead zone to live video
An engineer stationed in a complete network blackspot was able to initiate a video call as if they…

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