ASTS

AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS), founded in 2017 and based in Midland, Texas, is developing the world’s first space-based cellular broadband network, enabling everyday smartphones to connect directly to its large low Earth orbit “BlueBird” satellites.

Partnering with carriers like AT&T, Vodafone, Verizon, and Rakuten, the company aims to eliminate mobile dead zones and expand global coverage without requiring special hardware.