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Verizon to Launch Space-Based Cellular Service in 2026

10/9/2025

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Verizon and AST SpaceMobile will launch space-based cellular services in the United States in 2026.
The agreement aims to enhance Verizon's 850 MHz low-band spectrum to improve coverage in remote and rural areas.
The service will connect directly to standard smartphones without specialized equipment.
Verizon previously invested $100 million in AST SpaceMobile.

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Story summary

Verizon and AST SpaceMobile will launch space-based cellular services in the United States in 2026.
The agreement aims to enhance Verizon's 850 MHz low-band spectrum to improve coverage in remote and rural areas.
The service will connect directly to standard smartphones without specialized equipment.
Verizon previously invested $100 million in AST SpaceMobile.