Following the recent signing of commercial agreements with Verizon and AT&T, Abel Avellan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AST SpaceMobile, published a letter to partners, shareholders, and future space-based cellular broadband network users highlighting recent milestones.
The integration of 850 MHz spectrum from both AT&T and Verizon will enable AST SpaceMobile to provide reliable cellular broadband across the United States. This dual partnership ensures that AT&T and Verizon subscribers can benefit from seamless nationwide satellite coverage without needing specialized equipment. The strategic use of low-band frequencies ensures exceptional propagation, superior coverage, and compatibility with existing smartphones, promising a more consistent and reliable cellular experience for users.
These developments are part of AST SpaceMobile’s broader mission to bridge the digital divide. With plans to deploy a constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit, the company aims to provide global cellular broadband coverage. The collaboration with industry leaders like AT&T and Verizon, along with innovative technologies such as the AST5000 ASIC, positions AST SpaceMobile to transform connectivity, particularly in remote and underserved areas. The company’s partnerships with over 45 mobile network operators worldwide, including Vodafone, Rakuten, and Bell Canada, further solidify its path toward achieving this goal.
Key Points:
- Strategic Partnerships: Agreements with Verizon and AT&T to use 850 MHz low-band spectrum for nationwide satellite coverage.
- Technological Advancements: Deployment of the largest commercial communications satellite in low Earth orbit and innovative AST5000 ASIC architecture.
- Global Ambition: Aiming to bridge the digital divide with a constellation of satellites providing worldwide cellular broadband coverage.
- Seamless Integration: Ensuring compatibility with existing smartphones for a consistent user experience without the need for specialized equipment.
- Broad Collaboration: Partnerships with over 45 mobile network operators globally, targeting a market of more than 2.8 billion subscribers.
