AT&T and AST SpaceMobile enter a commercial agreement to provide their first space-based broadband network direct to everyday cell phones. This agreement extends until 2030. Previously the companies were working together under a Memorandum of Understanding.

This is not just one small step, but one giant leap towards enhanced connectivity for consumers and businesses across the country. This summer, AST SpaceMobile plans to deliver its first commercial satellites to Cape Canaveral for launch into low Earth orbit. These initial five satellites will enable commercial service that was previously demonstrated with several key milestones.

These industry first moments during 2023 include the first voice call, text and video call via space between everyday smartphones. The two companies have been on this path together since 2018. AT&T will continue to be a critical collaborator in this innovative connectivity solution.

Chris Sambar, Head of Network for AT&T, will soon be appointed to AST SpaceMobile?s board of directors. AT&T will continue to work directly with AST SpaceMobile on developing, testing, and troubleshooting this technology to help make continental U.S. satellite coverage possible. This is another key step on AT&T?s path to providing even more expansive connectivity on America?s largest wireless network.

There are many situations where dead zones outside will become a thing of the past due to the reach of a satellite solution providing two-way connectivity.