2degrees satellite services in sight as it opens AST SpaceMobile ground station

2degrees has taken a step closer to launching direct-to-device satellite services with the opening a satellite ground station with partner AST SpaceMobile this week. The facility in Marton in the central North Island is one of the first commercial AST SpaceMobile ground stations in the world and will support the rollout of satellite-enabled mobile connectivity in New Zealand, 2degrees said.…