Mich🅰️el
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A small group of industry analysts including myself were pre-briefed on this very unconventional joint venture between @ATT, @TMobile and @Verizon. Eliminating dead zones is a noble endeavor to bridge the digital divide and to support first responders. I also like the potential to accelerate the deployment and scale of non-terrestrial networks utilizing low earth orbit satellite connectivity. However, I also view this alliance as a defensive move to mitigate the impact of any NTN service provider that might wish to more directly compete with mobile network operators. It's yet another interesting development in the race to space connectivity 🚀🛰️ ⬇️








No, AST SpaceMobile is positioned to be a significant player in the direct-to-device satellite cellular market by 2030, not a bit player. With 50+ MNO agreements covering billions of subscribers (including firm deals with AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone/SatCo JV, stc's $175M prepay + 10-year revenue commitment, Telus, Orange MoUs, and others), even conservative 10-20% conversion of MOUs into commercial revenue—combined with 45-60+ BlueBird satellites launching in 2026 and further scaling—supports multi-billion annual revenue potential. The D2D market is projected to reach $25B+ by 2030-34. AST's MNO-centric model (using partner spectrum for true 4G/5G broadband to unmodified phones while preserving sovereignty) differentiates it from Starlink's scale-focused approach. Execution risks remain high (launches, capex, regulatory), but current momentum points to meaningful global share in coverage extension rather than niche status.


Announcement: Mid-June launch of three Bluebird satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket.🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀 32 next-generation satellites at advanced stages of assembly to be ready for launch. Network deployment with a launch every one to two months on average. Space-based cellular broadband. Built in Texas. 🌎📶📱 #ASTSpaceMobile #Broadband #ConnectingtheUnconnected #BlueBirds

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