AST SpaceMobile Announces 10-Year Commercial Agreement with Saudi Telecom Company

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. has entered into a ten-year commercial agreement with Saudi Telecom Company (STC) to enable direct-to-device satellite mobile connectivity across Saudi Arabia and key regional markets. As part of this agreement, STC has committed to a prepayment of $175 million during 2025 for future services and made a significant long-term commercial revenue commitment. The partnership aims to eliminate connectivity gaps by delivering 5G and 4G LTE services directly to standard mobile phones without the need for specialized software or device support. AST SpaceMobile expects to build three ground gateways in Saudi Arabia and establish a Network Operations Center in Riyadh to support the network’s operations and service quality. Commercial services are anticipated to launch during 2026, contingent upon securing full regulatory authorization, licensing, and compliance from relevant regulatory bodies.