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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AT&T, Google, and Vodafone have provided $110,000,000 in funding to AST SpaceMobile via convertible debt.
AST SpaceMobile announced a definitive revenue-sharing agreement with AT&T that extends to 2030.
AST SpaceMobile disclosed a definitive agreement with AT&T that extends until 2030 and upgrades a prior Memorandum of Understanding.
AST SpaceMobile shares closed at $4.03 on 2024-05-16 after rising more than 68% when the company disclosed a revenue-sharing deal with AT&T.
AT&T will continue working directly with AST SpaceMobile on developing, testing, and troubleshooting technology to help enable continental U.S. satellite coverage.
AT&T and AST SpaceMobile have been collaborating on space-based direct-to-mobile connectivity since 2018.
AT&T and AST SpaceMobile previously collaborated under a Memorandum of Understanding before signing the definitive commercial agreement.
AST SpaceMobile said its first six commercial satellites have been fully funded following an investment earlier 2024 from companies including AT&T.
Charlie Ergen’s DISH Network, now part of EchoStar, is open to merging with AT&T’s DirecTV.
AST SpaceMobile recently secured strategic investments from AT&T, Google, and Vodafone.
Notable partners of AST SpaceMobile include Vodafone Group, Rakuten Mobile, AT&T, and Bell Canada.
The proposed FCC framework is a particularly important milestone for SpaceX and AST SpaceMobile, which have partnered with T-Mobile and AT&T, respectively, to enter the U.S. direct-to-smartphone market.
AST SpaceMobile received a $155,000,000 strategic investment from AT&T, Google, and Vodafone.
Most of the strategic investment announced 2025-01-18, totaling $110 million, is in the form of a debt instrument that pays interest to Google, AT&T, and Vodafone and could later be converted into shares in AST SpaceMobile.
Google and AT&T joined a $155,000,000 strategic investment in AST SpaceMobile.
AT&T agreed to make a $20,000,000 prepayment for a future AST SpaceMobile commercial service as part of its investment.
AST SpaceMobile partnered with AT&T in the United States, where AT&T operates the FirstNet communications network for emergency responders.
AT&T has partnered with the satellite direct-to-device startup AST SpaceMobile.
AST SpaceMobile’s efforts to expand space-based cellular broadband include partnerships with Rakuten Mobile, Vodafone Group, American Tower, and AT&T.
Northrop Grumman and AT&T established a joint research and development agreement in spring 2024 to build a digital battle network powered by AT&T’s commercial 0.005 kg network and Northrop Grumman’s portfolio of capabilities.