AST SpaceMobile Targets 2026 Beta D2D with AT&T, Verizon; BlueBird Through Unit 42
ASTS sits 62% above its 52-week low of $36.08.
Summary
AST SpaceMobile is accelerating its direct-to-device satellite broadband plans, targeting a beta launch with AT&T and Verizon later in 2026. The BlueBird program has reached unit 42 in production, with Block 1 satellites achieving peak speeds near 98.9 Mbps. Institutional interest is rising—the Saudi Central Bank doubled its stake, and Scotiabank upgraded the stock to Sector Perform. This follows the $1B convertible notes offering closed in July and the earlier FCC authorization, reinforcing the company's path toward commercial service. The beta timeline with major carrier partners marks a tangible step toward revenue generation.
At the time of this announcement, ASTS was trading at $58.34 on NASDAQ in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $22.9B. The 52-week trading range was $36.08 to $133.86. This news item was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10. Source: Wiseek News.