Taiwan Mobile announced at MWC World Mobile Communications Conference that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with AST SpaceMobile to introduce "direct-to-satellite mobile" technology, allowing standard smartphones to connect directly to satellites in remote areas or during disasters, enhancing communication resilience and strengthening Taiwan's communication services, moving towards a global connectivity vision.

Taiwan Mobile and US-based AST SpaceMobile signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote low Earth orbit satellite communication services and establish an integrated space-ground communication infrastructure. Through D2C technology, users can connect to satellites without modifying their phones, enhancing communication capabilities in remote areas and crisis situations. The collaboration will strengthen Taiwan's communication resilience and incorporate satellite mobile broadband into the digital infrastructure.