MIDLAND, Texas - AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS), which is developing a space-based cellular broadband network, has announced updates to its constellation filing with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and its V-Band application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This move aligns the company's network operations more closely with the United States.
Scott Wisniewski, Chief Strategy Officer of AST SpaceMobile, remarked on the strategic importance of the filings, emphasizing the company's pride in being a U.S.-based entity. He noted that the United States leads in regulatory frameworks for satellite communications, and the company's system is built on American innovation and technology.
The updated filings come as the FCC progresses with its Supplemental Coverage from Space rulemaking process. The final draft rules, which were unveiled last month, are seen as a positive development for AST SpaceMobile's service offerings in the U.S. market.
AST SpaceMobile has recently gained strategic investments from major industry players such as AT&T (NYSE:T), Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL), and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). Additionally, the company has secured a contract with the United States Government through a prime contractor. It has also established agreements with more than 40 mobile network operators worldwide, reaching over two billion subscribers in total.
The company aims to address connectivity gaps and provide broadband to unconnected populations, leveraging its extensive intellectual property and patent portfolio. Its network is designed to operate directly with standard mobile devices without modifications.
This news is based on a press release statement from AST SpaceMobile, Inc.
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