AST SpaceMobile is pioneering the creation of the first and only global broadband cellular network in space, designed to work directly with mobile devices. The company aims to eliminate connectivity gaps faced by approximately 5 billion mobile subscribers worldwide and extend broadband access to nearly half of the global population that remains unconnected. AST SpaceMobile collaborates with leading mobile network operators such as Vodafone Group, Rakuten, and American Tower to achieve its mission. The company operates in the telecommunications market, focusing on satellite-based mobile broadband services. Its business model involves partnering with established mobile network operators to provide seamless global connectivity, thereby generating revenue through service agreements and data usage fees.

Keywords: satellite broadband, global connectivity, mobile devices, telecommunications, Vodafone, Rakuten, American Tower, unconnected population, mobile subscribers, space network