STC Group is a digital transformation leader and telecommunications company based in the Middle East and Africa, playing a growing role in the space industry. It partners with companies like Eutelsat OneWeb and AST SpaceMobile to expand connectivity through satellite services, including establishing ground stations for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and developing space-based 5G mobile communication services. STC aims to provide ubiquitous voice and data mobile connectivity, especially in underserved and remote regions, leveraging satellite technology to bridge the digital divide. STC Group's activities include satellite communications, satellite internet services, emergency communications, broadcasting via satellite, and mobile satellite services.
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AST SpaceMobile’s strategic partners include AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone, Rakuten, Google, Bell, Telus, stc Group, and American Tower.
AST SpaceMobile’s strategic partners include AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone, Rakuten, Google, Bell, Telus, stc Group, and American Tower.
AST SpaceMobile’s strategic partners include AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone, Rakuten, Google, American Tower, Bell, and stc Group.
AST SpaceMobile signed definitive commercial agreements with Verizon and STC Group for 2025, joining existing deals with AT&T and Vodafone.
AST SpaceMobile received a $175 million prepayment from stc Group as part of a 10-year regional commercial agreement.
AST SpaceMobile has strategic partnerships with AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone, Rakuten, Google, American Tower, Bell, and stc Group.
AST SpaceMobile has strategic partnerships with AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone, Rakuten, Google, American Tower, Bell, and stc Group.
Strategic partners of AST SpaceMobile include AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone, Rakuten, Google, American Tower, Bell, and stc Group.
AST SpaceMobile signed multi-year agreements with Verizon and Saudi Arabia’s stc Group.
The trial was conducted in partnership with stc Group and Nokia, covering the 7.125–8.4 GHz range.
stc Group signed a 10-year commercial agreement with AST SpaceMobile to deliver satellite-based mobile broadband across Saudi Arabia and select Middle East and Africa markets.
AST SpaceMobile will build three ground gateways and a Network Operations Center in Riyadh to integrate satellite connectivity with stc Group's terrestrial mobile infrastructure.
stc group will become the first regional cellular operator to adopt satellite direct-to-device broadband upon launch.
AST SpaceMobile's partnership with stc will connect its satellite cellular system with stc's terrestrial mobile network.
The deal includes a US $175 million prepayment from stc Group and a long-term revenue commitment.
AST SpaceMobile and stc group signed a 10-year commercial agreement for direct-to-device satellite mobile connectivity across Saudi Arabia and key regional markets.
stc group made a significant long-term commercial revenue commitment as part of its agreement with AST SpaceMobile.
stc group has committed to a prepayment of $175 million for future services as part of the agreement with AST SpaceMobile.
Commercial services by AST SpaceMobile and the stc Group are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approval and licensing.
AST SpaceMobile signed a 10-year contract for satellite mobile connectivity with the stc Group based in the MENA region.