Rakuten and AST SpaceMobile Partner to Launch Satellite-to-Smartphone Service in Japan
hitechexpert.topJapanese tech giant Rakuten Group and U.S.-based AST SpaceMobile have inked a strategic agreement to establish a joint venture aimed at deploying direct satellite connectivity for smartphones across Japan.
The new entity, named ‘Rakuten AST,’ will focus on bridging network coverage gaps in remote areas like mountainous regions and distant islands, while also ensuring communication resilience during emergencies.
