AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobile is developing the first global cellular broadband network in space designed to be accessible directly by standard, unmodified smartphones. The company's technology enables existing mobile devices to connect to high-speed satellite services without the need for specialized hardware or additional equipment. By leveraging a constellation of high-powered, large phased-array satellites, the company aims to eliminate connectivity gaps for billions of mobile subscribers globally.
Financials
Based on Q1 2026 filing
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SpaceMobile Service
primaryA planned global cellular broadband network delivered via a constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. It is designed to provide 2G, 4G-LTE, and 5G connectivity to standard mobile devices in areas without terrestrial coverage.
BlueBird (BB) Satellites, BlueWalker 3 (BW3) Test Satellite, AST5000 ASIC Chip
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Smartphone Users
Government and Other Applications
moderateUtilization of the company's satellite architecture and intellectual property for non-communication and communication tasks for government entities.
Non-communication government applications, Gateway equipment, Software and related services
U.S. Government, Government Prime Contractors
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Competitive Position
A first-mover in the direct-to-cell satellite market with a significant patent portfolio and the largest commercial phased-array antennas in LEO.
Geographies
Global, United States, Canada, Europe, Japan, Saudi Arabia
Customer Segments
Telecommunications companies, Government agencies, Consumer mobile users
Upstream Dependencies
Satellite component manufacturers, Launch service providers, Semiconductor foundries, Spectrum license holders
Downstream Customers
Mobile Network Operators, Government defense and intelligence agencies, End-user mobile subscribers
Competitors & Partners
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Partners
AT&T
T
Strategic partner for space-based wireless connectivity in the United States
Verizon Communications
VZ
Commercial agreement for direct-to-cellular service in the United States
Vodafone Group
VOD
Strategic partner and reseller for European and international markets
BCE
BCE
Partner for space-based 4G VoLTE and data testing in Canada
Saudi Telecom Company
Commercial agreement for connectivity across Saudi Arabia and regional markets
Ligado Networks LLC
Spectrum usage rights agreement for mid-band spectrum
SpaceX
Launch service provider for BlueBird satellites
Subsidiaries
SatCo
Jointly-owned European satellite service business with Vodafone
AST SpaceMobile FAQ
Common questions about AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobile is developing the first global cellular broadband network in space designed to be accessible directly by standard, unmodified smartphones. The company's technology enables existing mobile devices to connect to high-speed satellite services without the need for specialized hardware or additional equipment. By leveraging a constellation of high-powered, large phased-array satellites, the company aims to eliminate connectivity gaps for billions of mobile subscribers globally.
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) has a market capitalization of $25.9B and trades on NASDAQ.
AST SpaceMobile generated $84.9M in trailing twelve-month revenue with a net loss of $487.2M, representing a net margin of -573.7%, with free cash flow of -$1.3B. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
AST SpaceMobile's key competitors include Globalstar, Iridium Communications, EchoStar Corporation, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
AST SpaceMobile has approximately 489 employees.