AST SpaceMobile Archives

AST SpaceMobile is spending $5 million more on its first commercial direct-to-smartphone satellites so SpaceX can launch them early next year to a different orbital inclination to improve coverage for a potential customer.

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AST SpaceMobile adjusts launch plan for potential direct-to-device customer

Astronomers raise interference concerns from AST SpaceMobile satellite

AST SpaceMobile’s prototype satellite makes first 5G connection

Satellite industry debates size of direct-to-device market

AST SpaceMobile fully funds first five commercial direct-to-device satellites

AST SpaceMobile hunting for more funds following stock sale

AT&T and AST SpaceMobile seek permission for spectrum leasing deal

AST SpaceMobile conducts first direct-to-device voice test

AST SpaceMobile discloses further satellite delays and cost increases

FCC unveils proposed satellite direct-to-device regulatory framework

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