AST SpaceMobile Plans to Begin UK Direct-to-Device Service
AST SpaceMobile says it plans to start direct-to-device satellite service in the UK imminently using Vodafone’s spectrum, aiming to run beta trials. The company also secured three Washington contracts expected to generate over $100 million in revenue by end-2027, lifting backlog to about $1.3 billion. It reports 60+ telecom partners serving 3 billion+ subscribers.