Direct-to-device Archives - SpaceNews

AST SpaceMobile leans on Blue Origin to ramp up satellite launches

AST SpaceMobile said Nov. 14 it has booked rockets from Blue Origin and others to deploy enough satellites between 2025 and 2026 to provide full text, voice, and 5G data services to standard mobile phones across the United States and other key markets.

by Jason Rainbow November 14, 2024November 14, 2024

Globalstar soars on Apple’s $1.7 billion satellite investment

by Jason Rainbow November 1, 2024November 4, 2024

AST SpaceMobile unfolds debut production direct-to-smartphone satellites

by Jason Rainbow October 25, 2024October 25, 2024

Iridium approved to work on LEO compatibility for upcoming smartphones

by Jason Rainbow September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

Verizon to bring satellite connectivity to Android phones this fall

by Jason Rainbow August 29, 2024August 29, 2024

AST SpaceMobile cleared to operate BlueBird direct-to-smartphone satellites

by Jason Rainbow August 5, 2024August 5, 2024

AST SpaceMobile ready to ship first commercial satellites for SpaceX launch

by Jason Rainbow July 25, 2024July 26, 2024

Starlink launch May 14 2024

Omnispace reports interference from Starlink direct-to-device payloads

by Jeff Foust May 17, 2024May 17, 2024

Government revenue and AT&T direct-to-smartphone agreement lift AST SpaceMobile

by Jason Rainbow May 16, 2024May 16, 2024

illustration of a satellite beaming down mobile service to Earth from orbit.

From the Magazine

Taking the next steps for satellite-to-smartphone services

by Jason Rainbow April 17, 2024April 17, 2024