French telecom group Orange is moving to test space-based cellular broadband internet in one of its African markets. In that regard, the group signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with AST SpaceMobile on Friday, March 25.

Under the terms of the agreement, AST SpaceMobile will deploy its services through the BlueWalker 3 satellite with no additional ground.

For more information, please see https://www.ecofinagency.com/telecom/3103-43503-orange-to-test-space-based-internet-in-africa