AST SpaceMobile delays D2D service launch to early 2027

AST SpaceMobile delayed its commercial direct-to-device (D2D) service launch to early 2027 from late 2026, according to Developing Telecoms.

TL;DR

• AST SpaceMobile moved its commercial D2D launch from late 2026 to early 2027.
• The company focuses on satellite-to-phone connectivity.
• The report says AST SpaceMobile has planned or existing trials in several developing markets.

AST SpaceMobile is a satellite-to-phone company developing direct-to-device (D2D) mobile service. Developing Telecoms reported that the company rescheduled its commercial launch timeline from late 2026 to early 2027.

The reported delay affects AST SpaceMobile’s commercial D2D service launch schedule. The source did not provide a reason for the revised launch date in the excerpt provided.

Developing Telecoms said AST SpaceMobile has planned or existing trials in a number of developing markets. The excerpt did not name the countries or operators involved in those trials.

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• When will AST SpaceMobile launch its commercial D2D service?
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