more on ASTS AST SpaceMobile: Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone Explore Joint Satellite Spectrum Bid to Expand European Connectivity ? • Europe's four largest mobile operators signed a letter of intent to explore a coordinated bid for Mobile Satellite Services spectrum. • AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird satellites and European-operated ground infrastructure are designed to support direct-to-smartphone broadband across a market of 500M+ subscribers. • Company has demonstrated peak download speeds of 98.9 Mbps, with next-generation satellites targeting ~200 Mbps. Spectrum integration remains subject to regulatory approval. 19-OCT-2026 07:30 AM ET