1. AST SpaceMobile stock surges on rollout roadmap and AT&T/EchoStar spectrum news

    ASTS rose nearly 9% after the company reiterated plans to deploy 45–60 satellites by 2026 and confirmed that the BlueBird test satellites are already operational in LEO. Investor enthusiasm was further supported by reports that ATT is acquiring sp...
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  2. AST SpaceMobile’s FM1 launch timing slips

    ISRO now indicates that AST SpaceMobile’s first BlueBird (FM1) launch may not occur until late 2025, slipping from earlier expectations. The delay postpones initial commercial service activation and stretches the period where operations must be su...
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  3. AST SpaceMobile says key-market coverage plan is fully funded

    AST SpaceMobile reported it has secured funding to deploy satellites needed for continuous service in the U.S., Europe, Japan, and other priority markets, with shares jumping on the update. Management outlined a plan targeting 45–60 satellites by ...
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  4. AST SpaceMobile posts another underwhelming quarter as direct-to-cell nears

    AST SpaceMobile reported Q2 revenue of $1.16M and a pretax loss of ~$135M, reflecting the heavy investment period before commercial service. The company’s operating expenses were ~$74M. Results missed expectations, extending their nearly yearlong ...
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  5. AST SpaceMobile grabs global S-band priority rights

    AST SpaceMobile announced an agreement to acquire ITU priority rights for mobile-satellite S-band spectrum, with closing targeted for the second half of 2025. An accompanying SEC 8-K confirms the pact covers 1980–2010 MHz and 2170–2200 MHz for LEO...
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