# Satellite ISP AST SpaceMobile Achieves First with 5G Call via Satellite
## 5G Just Went Galactic: Check the Details
– AST SpaceMobile, in collaboration with AT&T, carried out a pioneering 5G call using their test satellite, BlueWalker 3.
– The call was initiated by an AST SpaceMobile engineer in sunny Maui, Hawaii, and connected to a Vodafone engineer all the way in bustling Madrid, Spain.
– The kick-off call was facilitated using an everyday smartphone, proving the convenience and accessibility of the new technology.
## Heading Into Orbit: Future Implications and Takeaways
– AST SpaceMobile’s accomplishment represents a major leap in advancing 5G technology, which already promised high-speed communication — now, any corner of the world may be within reach.
– The industry could see an outreach to potential customers who live in remote locations or are generally disconnected due to the lack of traditional internet and phone services.
– The successful test proves that 5G technology is compatible with satellite communication, implying the potential to scale up to global coverage.
## Closing Remarks
In the known universe, the epic nature of this achievement is bound to cause ripples. We’ve officially moved from flipping the blocky Nokia 3310 in our pockets to sending 5G signals to orbit, and back. Despite time zones and miles, Hawaii and Spain were brought together for a quick “how ya doin’?” by AST SpaceMobile’s out-of-this-world technology (pun absolutely intended).
My hot take? Call me a traditionalist, but as long as they can ensure my pizza delivery guy isn’t lost in translation (or in space), I say, beam me up, Scotty!