The Journal of Space Commerce

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Satellite Direct-to-Cell Phone Connectivity Experimental License Granted

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Tom Patton
May 24, 2022
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The FCC has granted an experimental license to AST SpaceMobile for its BlueWalker 3 satellite direct-to-cell phone connectivity service.

“We appreciate the diligent support of the FCC in providing the experimental license for our upcoming satellite launch.”

AST SpaceMobile Founder, Chairman and CEO Abel Avellan.

The license covers BlueWalker 3 space-to-gro…

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