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Direct-to-phone satellite service edges toward real network handoffs

Direct-to-phone satellite service edges toward real network handoffs

AT&T and AST SpaceMobile report a successful handoff between a regular cellular network and satellite network, a notable milestone for direct-to-phone connectivity. Test conditions, service availability and practical limitations remain unclear, so treat this as a reported technical milestone rather than a consumer-ready launch. SpaceX’s reported Boost Mobile talks remain unconfirmed.

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Updated Nov 3, 2026
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