AST SpaceMobile: satellite direct-to-device constellation
26 January 2024 | Research
Company profile | PPTX and PDF (3 slides) | Satellite Strategies for Telcos
AST SpaceMobile (AST) is building a space-based 2G, 4G and 5G cellular broadband network that can be accessed by standard mobile phones using mobile network operators’ (MNOs’) spectrum. It reaches end-user customers through partnerships with MNOs
Information included in this report
- A company overview of AST SpaceMobile, including its D2D strategy, funding information, partnerships and its current standing within the regulatory landscape
- Key data about the D2D technical details, covering constellation description, waveform standards and technology partners
- An analysis of the company’s strengths and weaknesses
Authors
Lluc Palerm
Research Director, space and satellite, expert in satellite strategies for telcosRelated items
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