AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Class A (NASDAQ:ASTS) is accelerating its BlueBird rollout—with Block 1 speeds near 98.9 Mbps and satellites staged through unit 42—aiming for beta Direct-to-Device service with AT&T and Verizon in 2026 as institutional buying and a Scotiabank upgrade bolster the stock.
Previous Week Recap
- ASTS Beta To Device Launch: AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) plans beta Direct-to-Device satellite broadband in the U.S. later in 2026 with AT&T and Verizon as partners, targeting mobile connectivity outside normal cellular coverage.
- BlueBird Program Milestones Update: AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) updates BlueBird program: satellites 8–10 in orbit, 11–13 staged for launch, 14–16 in development, production through unit 42; Block 1 peak speeds ~98.9 Mbps.
- Institutional Flows Highlighted ASTS: Quarter-end filings show institutional flows in AST SpaceMobile (ASTS): several managers increased exposure while a few trimmed positions, and the Saudi Central Bank notably doubled its stake.
- Scotiabank Upgrades ASTS: Scotiabank upgraded AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) from Sector Underperform to Sector Perform, reflecting the firm’s updated analyst rating on the stock.
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