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 and Vodafone conducted the world's first space-based video call.
AST SpaceMobile released its financial results for the third quarter of 2025.
AST SpaceMobile has submitted filings with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) through Germany to address spectrum management.
AST SpaceMobile's share price is down approximately 25% in the last month, but is up 214% since the beginning of 2025.
AST received a ninth contract awarded by the U.S. government.
AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone unveiled a plan for a new EU satellite constellation for Direct-to-Cell services.
The new joint venture, SatCo, will be co-owned by Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile and will be headquartered and managed in Europe.
AST SpaceMobile recently opened a new 5,600-square-meter facility in Barcelona that includes manufacturing and office space to support its European expansion.
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile announced on 7 November that the satellite constellation will feature a command switch for European oversight and security.
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile established a joint venture, SatCo, in June to provide direct satellite communications.
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile plan to develop a European-controlled direct-to-smartphone satellite communications constellation through their joint venture, SatCo.
AST SpaceMobile has submitted an application to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and is working on integrating with existing mobile networks.
Vodafone Group and AST SpaceMobile announced on 7 November the selection of Germany for a new European Satellite Operations Centre.
AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone initially announced their partnership in February 2022 to build a direct-to-smartphone space-based mobile network.
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile announced a new satellite constellation plan to enhance European communication infrastructure and will establish their operational base in Germany.
In March 2025, Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile expanded their cooperation by establishing a joint venture to provide geographic coverage across Europe for commercial and government customers.
AST SpaceMobile plans to establish a satellite operations center in Germany, potentially in Munich or Hamburg.
AST SpaceMobile filed with the International Telecommunication Union through Germany for the new satellite constellation.
AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone formed a joint venture called SatCo to provide satellite mobile broadband service to European mobile network operators.
AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone's mobile broadband service is set to launch in 2026.