Imagine never without a cell Again, everywhere, at any time on the planet.
That is exactly what Ast Spacemobile works. This innovative company was founded in the heart of Texas and develops the world’s first global mobile broadband network that can connect directly to your daily smartphone, does not require special equipment.
His mission? To ensure that it doesn’t matter where you are all over the world – From remote mountain ranges to isolated islands – You will never have contact again.
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Ast Spacemobile message on smartphone (Ast Spacemobile)
A historical achievement
Ast Spacemobile History written in April 2023 by completing the first two -way phone call via space on an unchanged mobile phone. This milestone was reached with the help of its low earth bits satellite, Blue Walker 3 (BW3), which was launched on board a SpaceX Falcon 9 -Rocket in September 2022.
A woman who uses Ast Spacemobile on her smartphone (Ast Spacemobile)
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Rapid progress and expansion
Since its foundation, Ast has made Spacemobile remarkable technological progress. In September 2023 it obtained a 14-MBPS data stream on the BW3 satellite. A year later, in September 2024, the company launched five extra satellites, Bluebird 1 to 5. The ultimate goal is to set up a constellation of 168 satellites, at speeds of up to 120 Mbps.
Bluebird 1 to 5 satellites (Ast Spacemobile)
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Partnerships and worldwide reach
Ast Spacemobile has forged strategic partnerships with large telecom players around the world. In the United States it works together with AT&T and Verizon. Internationally it works together with Bell Canada, Rakuten, Vodafone and other telecommunications providers. These partnerships may give around 2.8 billion people worldwide access to his satellite network.
Ast Spacemobile strategic partnerships with large telecom players (Ast Spacemobile)
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Technology and production
The approach of Ast Spacemobile for satellite connectivity is unique innovative. It focuses exclusively on direct-to-cell service and distinguishes itself from other competitors. The current Bluebird satellites unfold to around 700 square feet in space, with future satellites planned to be three times larger and offer the data capacity ten times. Impressive 95% of the production process in the house in the United States is completed.
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Comparison with Starlink
While both Ast Spacemobile and Elon Musk’s Starlink Try to offer global connectivity, their approaches differ considerably. Ast Spacemobile is built for direct-to-cell service, for which no special equipment is required for users.
Starlink, mainly a data-oriented service, has recently launched modified satellites for direct-to-cell options. The focus of AST on unchanged smartphones gives it a unique advantage in accessibility.
Illustration of Ast Spacemobile -Satellites in space (Ast Spacemobile)
Possible challenges
Despite the promising technology, the company faces various challenges. The brightness of satellites such as BW3 could possibly interfere with astronomical observations. There are concerns about possible interference with radio-quality zones that are used for scientific research. The increasing number of satellites also contributes to the concerns of growing space waste.
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Illustration of Ast Spacemobile -Satellite in space (Ast Spacemobile)
Costs and availability
From January 2025 AST Spacemobile has not yet announced specific prices for its services. Given his partnerships with large carriers such as AT&T and Verizon, it is likely that the service will be offered as an add-on for existing mobile plans. The company wants to offer coverage to external areas and eliminate dead zones, which suggests that prices can be competitive to attract a wide user base.
A man who uses Ast Spacemobile on her smartphone (Ast Spacemobile)
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The innovative approach of AST Spacemobile for global connectivity can cause a revolution in how we remain connected, especially in remote areas. Although there are challenges, the benefits of omnipresent communication, in particular in emergency situations, are compelling. While the company continues to expand its satellite network and partnerships, we may soon see a world where “out of reach” is a thing of the past.
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