AT&T is a telecommunications company that is actively working to extend its connectivity services into space. Partnering with AST SpaceMobile, AT&T aims to provide a space-based broadband network directly to standard cell phones, targeting areas with limited or no terrestrial coverage. They are also working with NASA on traffic management solutions for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). AT&T's space-related activities involve satellite communication services, direct-to-cell technology, and network solutions for both commercial and government use, including FirstNet for first responders.
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EchoStar sold $22.65 billion of 3.45–3.55 GHz and 600 MHz spectrum licenses to AT&T.
AT&T bought mid-band and low-band spectrum from EchoStar to extend its 5G coverage.
AT&T is reducing its exposure to satellite broadcast through its DirecTV relationship.
AT&T paid $67 billion for DirecTV in 2015.
AT&T and Verizon are each writing nine-figure checks to AST SpaceMobile.
Amazon Leo has announced customers including JetBlue and AT&T.
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.
AT&T maintains a commercial relationship with AST SpaceMobile.
EchoStar expects the spectrum monetization agreements with AT&T and SpaceX to resolve its looming 2026 debt maturities.
EchoStar’s Boost Mobile brand will operate as a hybrid provider using AT&T’s terrestrial infrastructure and SpaceX’s Starlink direct-to-consumer capability.
The final tranches of EchoStar’s transaction with AT&T are not expected to close until mid-2026.
EchoStar agreed to spectrum monetization transactions totaling approximately $42.6 billion with AT&T and SpaceX.
EchoStar completed $23 billion in spectrum sales to AT&T as part of a broader divestiture program.
Recent commercial customers or partners for Amazon Leo include AT&T, Crane Worldwide Logistics, Hunt Energy, and Connected Farms.
The AT&T–Amazon partnership focuses on fixed broadband and backhaul via Amazon’s satellite layer rather than relying solely on AST SpaceMobile.
Amazon Leo agreed to supply internet connectivity services to AT&T.
The AT&T–Amazon agreement secures a large, guaranteed revenue base for Amazon’s Leo constellation as it deploys its satellite array.
AT&T is pairing its expanding fiber infrastructure with AWS cloud capabilities to connect data centers and create a more resilient, scalable, and intelligent connectivity ecosystem.
AT&T will use Amazon Leo’s connectivity services to serve customers in broader areas.