09:06 AM EST, 12/11/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Viasat ( VSAT ) said Wednesday it demonstrated direct-to-device satellite connectivity in the United Arab Emirates, following similar demonstrations in India and Saudi Arabia earlier in this quarter.

The company said the tests involved a commercial Android smartphone capable of non-terrestrial network connectivity, using an over-the-top messaging app.

Messages were transmitted via two of Viasat's ( VSAT ) L-band satellites orbiting above Asia, Viasat ( VSAT ) added.