AST SpaceMobile: Satellite Internet for Smartphones – Commercialization Begins

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) aims to establish the first global mobile network that communicates directly with commercial smartphones – entirely without special hardware. With its "BlueBird" satellite constellation, the company plans to launch over 60 satellites by the end of 2026 to provide broadband services in areas without network coverage. This will enable 4G and 5G services, even in remote regions. Production capacity will be significantly expanded with the help of new manufacturing sites and high vertical integration. In the first quarter,...