– CEO of Vodafone Margareta Della Valley and Space Pioneer Tim Beck. | Credit image – Vodafone

While we wait T-Mobile Starlink Partnership to start and bring text messages via satellite, other telecom companies already make video calls from space.

Britain Vodafone She claims to have succeeded in making “the first space video call in the world.” The most impressive thing is that they say it has become possible through 4G and 5G smartphones – not private satellite phones.

What this means is that users in areas that are not traditional mobile coverage – even in 2025, there are many of these areas – to make video calls, browse their social applications and their favorite social sites and send messages via satellite. This is some global digital contact for you.

Unlike traditional satellite services that need specialized equipment such as satellite phones or external stations, this new technological penetration allows you to use your regular smartphone without any trouble. It works exactly like the usual 4G or 5G networks, and the smooth switching between ground connections and satellites in the background.

This achievement was determined in this achievement in the new Vodafone gate to the lands, which manages signals from smartphones for users and transports them through the Vodafone partner, AST Spacemobile, through their Bluebird Swalf. Astronomer Tim Beck and President of Vodafone attended the Murgrant Della Valley Executive Director to highlight the importance of this innovation.

Vodafone Rowan Chesmer has played a major role in testing technology by making a historical video call from a remote mountainous area in Wales, a site that had no coverage in the past.

Margherita Della Valle emphasized Vodafone’s commitment to ensure contact for all, regardless of the site. She noted that the European 5G network of the company is now completed with advanced satellite technology, which will bring a mobile connection to the previously accessible areas.

Tim Beck, who has experience in communication challenges in isolated environments because of his time at the International Space Station, has been supported by the initiative. He realized the importance of staying in contact with family and friends, even from remote sites.

After making more tests this spring, Vodafone plans to offer satellite service commercially throughout Europe later this year until 2026.