How It Works

No more dead zones. Just high-speed cellular broadband connectivity wherever you are. Our BlueBird satellites are made up of thousands of antennas which deliver 4G and 5G broadband directly to everyday smartphones. Regardless of where users live, work, or travel, they will stay connected and have access to the digital economy.  

How You Connect

We have partnered with over 50 leading mobile network operators globally, integrating with their networks so the switch between ground-based cell towers and satellite coverage is seamless. Users will be able to choose from flexible plan options determined by the operator.

The largest-ever commercial phased array in low Earth orbit (LEO)

Spectrum

The key to unlocking ubiquitous mobile broadband connectivity lies in utilizing premium low- and mid-band spectrum, which allows for fast, powerful signals that can travel far and through buildings and other obstacles. AST SpaceMobile combines spectrum licensed by our mobile network operator (MNO) partners’ with our own global holdings. This comprehensive strategy will allow us to move data quickly and reliably for users worldwide.

Next-Gen BlueBirds

Launching throughout 2025 and 2026, our newest 2,400 square foot satellites support 10 Ghz of processing bandwidth and peak speeds of 120 Mbps per coverage cell – enough for millions of daily connections such as voice and video calls, texts, and streaming.

BlueBird 1-5

Our first batch of commercial satellites, the BlueBirds 1-5, were launched on September 12, 2024. Having completed successful test calls with our partners AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone, Rakuten, and Bell, these 693 square foot satellites are ready to deliver broadband to billions of users worldwide.

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BlueWalker 3

Our prototype test satellite, BlueWalker 3, was launched on September 10, 2022 and is responsible for the world’s first-ever voice, video and 5G calls from space to ordinary smartphones on the ground. 

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