AST SpaceMobile expands in Brazil with Anatel spectrum approval and operator deals
AST SpaceMobile received S-band spectrum authorization from Anatel, approval for secondary 700 MHz use, and signed deals with four regional Brazilian operators.
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what happened
AST SpaceMobile said Brazil's National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) has granted it 30 MHz of S-band spectrum for its planned service in the country. Anatel also approved secondary use of up to 10+10 MHz in the 700 MHz band within the licensed areas of four regional operators, with which the company has signed agreements.
The company also plans to build four gateways in Brazil that will link its BlueBird satellite network with mobile operators' networks. According to the company, service will expand as satellite capacity and ground infrastructure are deployed, subject to authorizations, device compatibility and commercial arrangements.
The information was published by TradingView; Reuters also distributed a short version of the same press release.
why it matters
Brazil has more than 210 million people, and a large share of its federal and state highways and farmland lack 4G or 5G coverage. For AST SpaceMobile, the deals open access to a large market through local partners, but the commercial effect will depend on satellite launch timing and infrastructure rollout. For investors, the news is a step toward wider reach rather than an immediate revenue source.
market impact
AST SpaceMobile: entry into Brazil through operators may support growth expectations for the company
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- AST SpaceMobile Advances Brazil Expansion with Anatel’s Approval for S-band Spectrum and Secondary Use of the 700 MHz Band, Agreements with Four Regional Operators and Planned Ground Infrastructure — TradingView, 26 October 2026 at 11:30 UTC
- Ast Spacemobile Advances Brazil Expansion With Anatel’S Approval For S-Band Spectrum And Secondary Use Of The 700 Mhz Band, Agreements With Four Regional Operators And Planned Ground Infrastructure — Reuters, 26 October 2026 at 11:36 UTC
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