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AST SpaceMobile Aims for Global Broadband via Satellites

10/1/2025

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AST SpaceMobile, founded in 2017 by Abel Avellan, aims for space-based broadband on unmodified smartphones.
It holds over 3,700 patents and plans 45-60 satellites by 2026 to reach the global market.
BlueWalker 3, launched in 2022, enabled two-way calls and validated AST's technology.
Company relies on wholesale partnerships with mobile network operators to minimize customer acquisition costs amid execution risks.

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Story summary

AST SpaceMobile, founded in 2017 by Abel Avellan, aims for space-based broadband on unmodified smartphones.
It holds over 3,700 patents and plans 45-60 satellites by 2026 to reach the global market.
BlueWalker 3, launched in 2022, enabled two-way calls and validated AST's technology.
Company relies on wholesale partnerships with mobile network operators to minimize customer acquisition costs amid execution risks.