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AST SpaceMobile expands Europe integration testing with major operators

Aug 6, 2026, 8:54 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Positive traction from large European operators and a scalable gateway build could de-risk partnerships and improve the perceived addressable market; near-term catalysts include regulatory approvals and potential commercial deals linked to Satellite Connect Europe.

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AST SpaceMobile announced expanded, Europe-wide integration testing with Vodafone, Orange, Telefónica, Deutsche Telekom, and Vodafone Ukraine through Satellite Connect Europe. The effort aims to deliver space-based broadband directly to standard smartphones, extending coverage across eight countries and Ukraine, as the BlueBird program advances toward commercial deployment. Block 2 satellites are expected to nearly double the 98.9 Mbps peak achieved by Block 1, signaling potential scale in forthcoming partnerships.

AST SpaceMobile expands Europe integration testing with Vodafone, Orange, Telefónica, Deutsche Telekom, and Vodafone Ukraine.
Tests span UK, Ireland, Romania, France, Czech Republic, Germany, Spain, and Ukraine via Satellite Connect Europe gateway.
Nearly 60 operators globally, representing over 3 billion subscribers, progress toward commercial deployment.
Block 2 BlueBird satellites to deliver faster speeds, building on Block 1's 98.9 Mbps peak.

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