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Tag: Direct-to-smartphone

Illustration of an AST SpaceMobile BlueBird cell service satellite. Credit: AST SpaceMobile
Posted inCommercial, News

Fully funded key-market coverage plan lifts AST SpaceMobile

by Jason RainbowAugust 12, 2025September 22, 2025

AST SpaceMobile shares rose more than 8% after the direct-to-smartphone operator said it has secured all the funding needed to deploy 45–60 satellites, enough to provide continuous coverage in the United States and other key markets.

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Illustration of an AST SpaceMobile BlueBird cell service satellite. Credit: AST SpaceMobile
Posted inCommercial, News, Policy & Politics

AST SpaceMobile seeks approval to give first responders a direct satellite link

by Jason RainbowJuly 22, 2025July 22, 2025
Posted inCommercial, News

Lynk Global breaks up with Slam Corp and settles legal dispute

by Jason RainbowJuly 21, 2025July 21, 2025
Posted inCommercial, News

Regulators clear Starlink-enabled texting trial in war-torn Ukraine

by Jason RainbowJune 18, 2025June 18, 2025
Posted inCommercial, News

SES invests in Lynk Global to break into direct-to-device market

by Jason RainbowMarch 10, 2025March 10, 2025
Posted inCommercial, News

Swissto12 to build small Asia-focused direct-to-device GEO satellite

by Jason RainbowMarch 10, 2025March 10, 2025
Posted inCommercial, News, Policy & Politics

FCC allows a power boost for SpaceX’s direct-to-smartphone service

by Jason RainbowMarch 7, 2025March 7, 2025
Posted inCommercial, News

AST SpaceMobile charts another path for European space sovereignty

by Jason RainbowMarch 5, 2025March 5, 2025
Posted inCommercial, News

Skylo raises $30 million to fuel direct-to-smartphone expansion

by Jason RainbowFebruary 28, 2025February 28, 2025
Illustration of a Eutelsat OneWeb LEO satellite. Credit: Eutelsat OneWeb
Posted inCommercial, News

Eutelsat hails pioneering 5G test over LEO

by Jason RainbowFebruary 25, 2025February 25, 2025

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