The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

Global S-Band Spectrum Priority Rights Acquired by AST SpaceMobile

Transaction Is Expected to Close During the Second Half of 2025

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Tom Patton
Aug 12, 2025
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An agreement to acquire global S-Band spectrum priority rights held under the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has been announced by AST SpaceMobile.

"With these new spectrum priority rights, we will be in a position to bring services in S-Band to targeted markets around the world.”
Abel Avellan, AST SpaceMobile

On August 5, 2025, AST SpaceMobi…

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