AST SpaceMobile, Verizon, AT&T Share Low-Band Spectrum

July 2, 2024 – AST SpaceMobile will share with AT&T and Verizon a portion of their respective bands of 850 MHz spectrum to enable ubiquitous satellite coverage, it announced Monday.

Spectrum is the range of frequencies used for wireless communication. The 850 MHz band has the ability to travel longer distances and penetrate buildings, minimizes dead zones, and works with existing cellular networks and standard smartphones without requiring specialized equipment.