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Episode notes
Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2025 Wrap-Up
- Will Townsend and Anshel Sag discuss key highlights from MWC Barcelona 2025
- Overview of AST Space Mobile's joint venture with Vodafone Group called Satco
- Insights on Qualcomm and MediaTek's new 5G modem announcements
AST Space Mobile and Vodafone Partnership
- Joint venture Satco aims to support fragmented mobile network operators in Europe
- Provides turnkey solution with managed networking stack and operations
- Focus on digital sovereignty within the European Union
- Broadband capabilities beyond text messaging, including video calls
Advancements in 5G Modems
- Qualcomm introduces X85 modem with 12.5 Gbps throughput
- MediaTek announces M90 modem with 12 Gbps capability
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