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AST SpaceMobile signed an agreement with Japanese telco Rakuten for a planned direct-to-smartphone service.
Using spectrum from terrestrial mobile network partners is a key element of SpaceX, Lynk Global, and AST SpaceMobile plans to provide direct-to-smartphone services.
AST SpaceMobile trades on Nasdaq after merging with a SPAC in 2021.
Texas-based AST SpaceMobile received a $155,000,000 strategic investment from companies including AT&T to expand its direct-to-smartphone network.
As part of the ELEVATE program, AST will benefit from access to Viasat’s global L-band network to amplify its ability to provide IoT and satellite connectivity services.
ELEVATE's marketplace will help AST attract new customers in areas without reliable connectivity.
AST will gain access to Viasat's broader partner network for collaboration on niche communications solutions.
AST will benefit from Viasat's global L-band network to enhance its IoT and satellite connectivity services.
Customers partnering with AST will receive broad cross-industry knowledge, 24/7 global technical support, dedicated account managers, and experienced engineers.
AST SpaceMobile operates vertically integrated manufacturing and testing facilities in Midland, Texas totaling 185,000 square feet.
In 2023, AST SpaceMobile, working with AT&T, Vodafone, Rakuten, and Nokia, demonstrated 0.002 kg, 0.004 kg LTE, and 0.005 kg calls and achieved 14 Mbps download speeds per 5 MHz channels directly from space to everyday smartphones.
AT&T committed $20,000,000 in revenue contingent on the launch and successful initial operation of AST SpaceMobile’s first five commercial satellites.
AST SpaceMobile has agreements and understandings with more than 40 mobile network operators globally that collectively serve over 2 billion subscribers.
AST SpaceMobile’s planned operational satellites have beams designed to support a capacity of up to 40 MHz, potentially enabling data transmission speeds of up to 120 Mbps.
AST SpaceMobile plans to draw up to $51,500,000 from its existing senior-secured credit facility in addition to the strategic investment, bringing aggregate new financing to up to $206,500,000 in gross proceeds.
AST SpaceMobile operates the BlueWalker 3 satellite, which the company describes as the largest-ever commercial communications array in low Earth orbit.
Vodafone committed a $25,000,000 minimum revenue commitment to AST SpaceMobile, subject to a definitive agreement.
AST SpaceMobile received a $155,000,000 strategic investment from AT&T, Google, and Vodafone.
The underwriter has a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 4,838,709 shares of AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Class A common stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions.
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. will sell 32,258,064 shares of Class A common stock at a price to the public of $3.10 per share.