This is just like the paradigm shift Zoom brought during the pandemic , with both companies connecting people, although both are in different sectors.
Key developments anticipated in Dec2024:
A) Pending FCC for final operational approval for Block 1 Bluebird
- CEO: That is imminent and ready for operational.
- Pending for Beta usage close to nationwide around the United States
( Current Terrestrial Coverage across the US:
Verizon : 70% 4G LTE coverage,
AT&T : 69% 4G LTE coverage)
The coverage gap for 4G LTE could be around 30% of the land area - which Asts can help these two MNOs to fill the gap.
With these two MNO partners integrated into ASTS satelite network, we could see that mobile users who subscribe to these two MNOs will able to received at least 4G signal for data connection not just phone signal even if there are located in very remote areas in the US.
How mobile phone users using Asts service:
1) Day Pass
2) Monthly Add-on
3) Standalone Plan
4) Emergency Connection
B) Block 2 Bluebird Launch Preparation:
- Has scheduled first launch in India
- The first launch is with ISRO not Blue Origin and using ISRO’s largest rocket GSLV. And by this month we should see Blue Origin ‘s maiden launch without carry others companies satellites.
- Contractual launch windows spans from Dec24 to March25
C) Regulatory Approvals:
- FCC Application ( Spetrum usage, Orbital deployment, and Operational protocols) before launching and operating Block 2 BlueBird satelites
D) Strategic Partnerships
- continues to engage with strategic partners, including network operators and government entities
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