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AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) generates frequent news as it advances its plan to build a space-based cellular broadband network that connects directly to standard, unmodified smartphones. Company announcements highlight progress in satellite launches, commercial agreements with mobile network operators, manufacturing expansion, and capital markets activity, all tied to its goal of closing connectivity gaps for mobile subscribers worldwide.
Recent press releases describe the successful orbital launch of BlueBird 6, which AST SpaceMobile calls the largest commercial communications array ever deployed in low Earth orbit. The company also reports on its next-generation BlueBird satellites, designed with large phased-array antennas and proprietary ASICs to support high-speed 4G and 5G connectivity, including voice, data, and video, directly from space to everyday mobile devices.
News about AST SpaceMobile often covers long-term commercial agreements and partnerships. Examples include a ten-year commercial agreement with stc group to enable direct-to-device satellite connectivity across Saudi Arabia and key regional markets, as well as definitive commercial agreements with Verizon and a planned EU constellation with Vodafone to serve mobile network operators across Europe. These stories provide insight into how the company intends to integrate its space-based network with terrestrial infrastructure.
Investors and industry followers can also find updates on AST SpaceMobile’s manufacturing footprint in Texas, Maryland, and Florida, its vertically integrated production of BlueBird satellites, and financing developments such as convertible note offerings and at-the-market equity programs. This news page aggregates such announcements so readers can follow ASTS-related developments in satellite telecommunications, direct-to-device connectivity, and strategic partnerships over time.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) priced a private offering of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2036, increased from a prior $850.0 million amount, with settlement expected on October 24, 2025.
The Notes carry a 2.00% annual coupon, an initial conversion price of approximately $96.30 per share (a ~22.5% premium to the Oct 21, 2025 share price), and an initial conversion rate of 10.3845 shares per $1,000 principal. Net proceeds are estimated at $981.9M (or $1,129.2M if $150M option exercised) for general corporate purposes and satellite deployment.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) announced a proposed cash repurchase of up to $50.0 million principal of its 4.25% convertible senior notes due 2032, to be funded with net proceeds from a concurrent registered direct offering of Class A common stock and cash on hand.
The company intends to offer shares in the Registered Direct Offering (pricing and share count to be determined) and said the Repurchase is subject to market conditions and closing conditions and may not be consummated. Participating noteholders may buy/sell shares or enter derivative transactions that could be substantial relative to historic average daily volume and may adversely affect the trading price of ASTS stock.
Separately, AST SpaceMobile also intends a private offering of $850.0 million aggregate principal of new convertible senior notes due 2036, with a $150.0 million option for purchasers.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) announced a proposed private offering of $850.0 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due January 15, 2036, with an initial purchasers' option to buy up to an additional $150.0 million.
The Notes will be senior unsecured, accrue semiannual interest, and be convertible into cash, shares of Class A common stock, or a combination at the company’s election; key pricing terms will be set at offering pricing. Net proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes, including funding global satellite deployment for SpaceMobile Service.
Separately, ASTS intends a registered direct offering and may repurchase up to $50.0 million of existing 4.25% convertible senior notes due 2032 using proceeds and cash on hand.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) signed a definitive commercial agreement with Verizon (VZ) to provide space-based direct-to-device cellular broadband across the continental United States, with service planned to begin in 2026.
The partnership combines Verizon's terrestrial network and premium 850 MHz spectrum with AST SpaceMobile's LEO network and the largest-ever commercial communications arrays in orbit. The agreement covers AST SpaceMobile's licensed L- and S-band and up to 1,150 MHz of operator low- and mid-band spectrum. Companies completed successful demonstrations including a crystal-clear VoLTE call and two-way RCS between unmodified smartphones and an AST SpaceMobile BlueBird satellite.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) reported its Q2 2025 results and provided significant business updates on its space-based cellular broadband network. The company confirmed its fully-funded plan to deploy 45-60 satellites by 2026, with five fully operational satellites and one test satellite currently in orbit. AST SpaceMobile expects revenue of $50-75 million in H2 2025 from government and commercial customers.
The company secured substantial financing, including $575 million from convertible notes and holds over $1.5 billion in pro-forma cash. AST SpaceMobile expanded its spectrum strategy by acquiring 60 MHz of global S-Band spectrum rights and received court approval for up to 45 MHz of L-Band spectrum access in the U.S. and Canada. The company's network aims to deliver up to 120 Mbps peak data speeds globally, supported by partnerships with over 50 mobile network operators reaching nearly 3 billion subscribers.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) has announced an agreement to acquire global S-Band spectrum priority rights held under the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The $64.5 million transaction will provide the company with priority rights to Mobile Satellite Services frequencies in the 1980-2010 MHz and 2170-2200 MHz ranges.
The acquisition complements AST SpaceMobile's existing global 3GPP cellular spectrum strategy and planned L-Band spectrum strategies in the U.S. and Canada. The company aims to achieve peak data transmission speeds of up to 120 Mbps, enabling broadband services directly from space to everyday smartphones. The transaction includes $26 million paid at closing and $38.5 million in deferred consideration, with closing expected in the second half of 2025.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS), a company developing a space-based cellular broadband network, has closed a $575.0 million convertible senior notes offering due 2032. The financing strengthens the company's balance sheet to over $1.5 billion in pro forma cash as of June 30, 2025.
The notes feature a seven-year maturity and a $120.12 effective conversion price. The company implemented a capped call hedge to increase the effective conversion premium to 100%, limiting potential dilution to less than 1.5%. Additionally, ASTS announced a registered direct offering of 5.8 million shares and plans to repurchase $135.0 million of outstanding 4.25% convertible notes, eliminating approximately $37.8 million in remaining interest.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS), the pioneer in space-based cellular broadband networks accessible by standard smartphones, has scheduled a quarterly business update conference call for August 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
The company will address selected questions from both retail and institutional shareholders during the call. Investors can submit their questions via email to investors@ast-science.com. The presentation will be available through a live webcast on the company's investor relations website, with an archive available shortly after the event.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) has announced the pricing of $500.0 million convertible senior notes due 2032 in a private offering. The notes will carry a 2.375% interest rate with an initial conversion price of $72.07 per share, representing a 20% premium over the last trading price.
The company entered into capped call transactions with an initial cap price of $120.12 per share, effectively reducing potential dilution. Additionally, AST SpaceMobile priced a registered direct offering of 5.8 million shares at $60.06 per share and plans to repurchase $135 million of its existing 4.25% convertible notes due 2032.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) has announced a series of strategic financial transactions to optimize its debt structure. The company is repurchasing $135.0 million of its 4.25% convertible senior notes due 2032, while simultaneously conducting a registered direct offering of approximately 5.8 million shares at $60.06 per share to participating note holders.
The transaction will result in removing $135.0 million of debt and $37.8 million of remaining interest from the balance sheet, while adding only 0.8 million incremental shares compared to the underlying shares of the repurchased notes. After the repurchase, $100.0 million of the existing notes will remain outstanding. The company is maintaining its existing capped call transactions to help manage potential dilution.