AST SpaceMobile is a publicly traded satellite designer and manufacturer headquartered in Midland, Texas, focused on building a space-based cellular broadband network. Their SpaceMobile network aims to connect directly to standard, unmodified smartphones via their constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, like the BlueBird series. AST SpaceMobile partners with mobile network operators like AT&T, Verizon, and Vodafone to expand cellular coverage and provide connectivity in underserved areas, also securing contracts with the U.S. government for secure and reliable connectivity.
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AST SpaceMobile announced the launch date for BlueBird 6.
AST SpaceMobile filed a lobbying registration in Canada in November to obtain regulatory approval for the use of L-band spectrum for its D2D service.
The use of L-band spectrum is necessary for AST SpaceMobile to use its Ligado L-Band North American rights in Canada and the U.S.
AST SpaceMobile technology aims to provide coverage in remote areas and is expected to be commercially launched by 2026.
AST SpaceMobile ran tests for voice, video, and data over a standard smartphone.
The partnership between AST SpaceMobile and Bell Canada will provide seamless satellite connectivity across Canada's remote areas.
AST SpaceMobile plans to partner with Bell Canada for direct-to-device distribution (D2D) of its signals in Canada.
The New Glenn program has several vehicles in production and multiple years of orders from customers including NASA, Viasat, Amazon's Project Kuiper, and AST SpaceMobile.
AST SpaceMobile signed multi-year agreements with Verizon and Saudi Arabia’s stc Group.
AST SpaceMobile reported a net loss in its third-quarter results.
AST SpaceMobile operates from Midland, Texas.
AST SpaceMobile aims to accelerate its satellite deployment in the coming months.
AST SpaceMobile maintained its revenue guidance of $50–75 million for the second half of 2025.
AST SpaceMobile's Block 2 BlueBird satellites are planned to boost bandwidth significantly, up to tenfold compared to current units.
AST SpaceMobile's share price remained largely unchanged after the earnings call.
AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone achieved direct 4G/5G mobile connectivity to unmodified smartphones in Europe.
Scott Wisniewski, AST's President, indicated that a European link-up between AST and Vodafone could lead to AST becoming the supplier for the European Commission's IRIS2 mega-constellation.
AST SpaceMobile is supported by a large patent portfolio and a U.S.-based manufacturing facility.
AST SpaceMobile’s revenue expectations for Q3 2025 did not meet analyst expectations.
Omnispace had signed a memorandum of understanding with Ligado to combine MSS spectrum for a joint market entry, which is now disrupted due to Ligado selling its spectrum rights to AST SpaceMobile.