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AST SpaceMobile adds 3 satellites to provide 4G, 5G service
AST SpaceMobile adds 3 satellites to provide 4G, 5G service: AST SpaceMobile launched three of its BlueBird satellites into space on Wednesday ...
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Watch SpaceX launch 3 giant BlueBird direct-to-cell satellites early on ...
Watch SpaceX launch 3 giant BlueBird direct-to-cell satellites early on Aug. 5: SpaceX plans to launch three of AST SpaceMobile's huge BlueBird direct-to-cell ...
space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launches-ast-spacemobile-11-13-direct-to-cell-satellites
AST SpaceMobile Announces Successful Orbital Launch of BlueBirds 8, 9 ...
AST SpaceMobile Announces Successful Orbital Launch of BlueBirds 8, 9, and 10: MIDLAND, Texas, June 17, 2026--AST SpaceMobile, Inc. ("AST SpaceMobile") (NASDAQ: ...
finance.yahoo.com/technology/articles/ast-spacemobile-announces-successful-orbital-101000956.html
Watch SpaceX launch 3 huge BlueBird direct-to-cell satellites from Florida ...
Watch SpaceX launch 3 huge BlueBird direct-to-cell satellites from Florida early on June 17
space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-falcon-9-bluebird-8-to-10-direct-to-cell-launch
A giant cell tower is going to space this weekend
A giant cell tower is going to space this weekend: Sunday’s planned Blue Origin launch will test its reusability and place AST SpaceMobile’s massive BlueBird 7 ...
theverge.com/tech/913752/blue-origin-reusable-rocket-test-ast-sapcemobile
ISRO to launch US firm's Bluebird-6 satellite on December 24
ISRO to launch US firm's Bluebird-6 satellite on December 24: AST SpaceMobile is a Texas-based telecom company that aims to build and launch a fleet of ...
wionews.com/india-news/isro-to-launch-us-firm-s-bluebird-6-satellite-on-december-24-1766148141449
Verizon Deal Makes AST SpaceMobile Billionaire $500 Million Richer In A ...
Verizon Deal Makes AST SpaceMobile Billionaire $500 Million Richer In A Day: AST SpaceMobile shares climbed 9% on Wednesday’s deal announcement with Verizon ...
forbes.com/sites/thomasgallagher/2025/10/09/this-space-billionaire-rival-to-elon-musk-just-got-500-million-richer/
SpaceX developments might encourage Apple to switch to Starlink
SpaceX developments might encourage Apple to switch to Starlink: Apple has gradually ramped up the capabilities of its iPhone satellite communications services ...
9to5mac.com/2025/10/06/two-spacex-developments-might-encourage-apple-to-switch-to-starlink/
Key FactsSpaceX Spectrum and Satellites Boost Apple Options
Oct 6, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: 9to5mac.com
  • Apple currently relies on Globalstar for iPhone satellite services but may switch to Starlink due to recent SpaceX advances.

  • SpaceX acquired EchoStar’s spectrum licenses worth $17 billion, securing 50 MHz in critical US and global bands.

  • The Starlink satellite fleet is set to expand from 650 to as many as 15,000 for enhanced mobile connectivity.

  • This expansion might persuade Apple to partner with Starlink, given Globalstar’s limited satellite count and spectrum.
  • Buying the EchoStar spectrum will give SpaceX more leverage in their negotiation with Apple.
    — Telecom analyst Philip Burnett discussing how the acquisition of spectrum will impact negotiations between SpaceX and Apple.
Cellular service from space available next year from Verizon and AST ...
Cellular service from space available next year from Verizon and AST SpaceMobile: Verizon has signed a deal to provide cellular service from space through AST ...
apnews.com/article/ast-spacemobile-verizon-88e8780d32b973333fad262665527199
This Billionaire Immigrant Is Racing Elon Musk To Connect Your Phone From ...
This Billionaire Immigrant Is Racing Elon Musk To Connect Your Phone From Space: Abel Avellan is taking on SpaceX and Jeff Bezos’ Project Kuiper in the battle to ...
forbes.com/sites/alexknapp/2025/05/21/this-billionaire-immigrant-is-racing-elon-musk-to-connect-your-phone-from-space/
AST SpaceMobile Expects to Launch Consumer Satellite Service in Early 2026
AST SpaceMobile Expects to Launch Consumer Satellite Service in Early 2026: The company also plans on holding five satellite launches over the next six to nine ...
pcmag.com/news/ast-spacemobile-satellite-service-for-consumers-slated-for-early-2026
Verizon and AT&T to bring satellite video calls to customers
Verizon and AT&T to bring satellite video calls to customers: AT&T completed its first two-way voice calls using AST's BlueWalker 3 satellite in April 2023 ...
techspot.com/news/106911-verizon-att-customers-could-soon-make-video-calls.html