AST SpaceMobile

AST SpaceMobile and Verizon signed a definitive commercial agreement to provide direct-to-cell services to Verizon customers beginning in 2026; the deal builds on Verizon's prior strategic partnership and $100M commitment to AST and includes pooling of mobile operator 850 MHz spectrum to enable direct phone connections.

AST SpaceMobile supplies space-based cellular broadband network service to Verizon under a definitive commercial agreement announced October 2025 (with prior strategic partnership and investment), enabling Direct-to-Cellular access starting 2026.

AST SpaceMobile supplies space-based direct-to-cellular broadband network capability and infrastructure to Verizon Communications Inc. via a definitive commercial agreement (building on a 2024 strategic partnership including $100 million investment) for service to Verizon customers starting in 2026 across continental U.S. coverage gaps.

AST SpaceMobile provides space-based direct-to-cellular satellite network capability to Verizon; AST's satellites and space-based cellular infrastructure will enable Verizon to deliver direct-to-cellular (D2C) service to Verizon customers (commercial agreement announced and expanded, service planned to begin in 2026).

AST SpaceMobile supplies space-based cellular broadband network service to Rakuten Mobile under partnership agreement for nationwide coverage extension.

AST SpaceMobile provides space-based cellular broadband network and LEO satellites enabling direct satellite-to-mobile service (voice, video, broadband) to unmodified smartphones for Rakuten Mobile in Japan under a strategic partnership launched in March 2020; service targeted to start in 2026, with successful voice and video call tests completed in 2023 using BlueWalker 3 and BlueBird satellites.

AST SpaceMobile (AST & Science, LLC) supplies space-based mobile broadband technology and is partnered/invested in by Rakuten; Rakuten invested in AST to extend mobile coverage using the first mobile broadband network broadcast from space (relationship announced March 2020).

AST SpaceMobile signed a commercial agreement with Saudi Arabia’s STC Group for AST’s direct-to-device space-based cellular services for STC customers.

AST SpaceMobile supplies space-based cellular broadband network service to stc group under strategic partnership for coverage in the Middle East and beyond.

Public filings describe AST SpaceMobile providing the space-based cellular technology and capacity that stc group will integrate and distribute commercially across its ~15-country footprint as part of a multi-year commercial arrangement.

AST SpaceMobile supplies space-based cellular broadband network and direct-to-device satellite connectivity services to stc group; the two signed a 10-year commercial agreement (including $175 million prepayment commitment) under which AST's satellites integrate with stc's terrestrial infrastructure to expand 4G/5G coverage across Saudi Arabia and select MENA markets, with commercial services anticipated in Q4 2026 pending regulatory approvals.

AST SpaceMobile is supplying stc group with SpaceMobile space-based cellular broadband network capacity and technology under a multi-year commercial agreement to enable direct-to-device cellular connectivity across stc's operating footprint (stc will integrate and commercially offer AST's space-based service in its markets).

AST SpaceMobile supplies space-based cellular broadband network service to Orange under a March 2022 MoU/collaboration to test and potentially serve subscribers, initially in Africa.

AST SpaceMobile is a program partner with Orange S.A.; Orange Wholesale has discussed working with AST SpaceMobile on commercial launch and trials for a new D2D (device-to-device) space-based cellular service and on technical elements such as European gateway control and customer traffic handling (Orange providing local ground infrastructure and control requirements). Status: commercial launch discussions and trials as of March 2026.

AST SpaceMobile supplies direct-to-device (D2D) space-based cellular broadband connectivity services to Orange S.A. via multiple MoUs (initial 2022 for testing in Africa; 2026 agreements including with Satellite Connect Europe JV for European markets), with voice/SMS/data demonstrations planned in Romania for late 2026.

AST SpaceMobile supplies space-based cellular broadband network service to Vodafone (including via SatCo joint venture) under long-term partnership since 2018 for integration with ground infrastructure and coverage extension.

Vodafone is referenced by AST SpaceMobile as a global wireless infrastructure partner for its space-based cellular broadband service; AST supplies/partners to provide connectivity capability to Vodafone customers.

AST SpaceMobile supplies satellite direct‑to‑device space network capability and has signed a commercial agreement with Vodafone to create a European direct‑to‑device (D2D) satellite service offering; AST’s BlueBird satellites and space network are integrated with Vodafone commercial plans and R&D activity.