AST SpaceMobile secures 30 MHz of S-band spectrum in Brazil

Brazil's Anatel authorized AST SpaceMobile to use 15+15 MHz of S-band spectrum and secondary access to 700 MHz frequencies in four regional operators' licensed areas. The company plans four ground gateways to link its BlueBird satellites to terrestrial networks; no commercial launch date has been announced.

• Anatel granted 30 MHz of S-band plus secondary 700 MHz access
• Deals with four regional operators provide up to 10+10 MHz
• Four ground gateways planned to connect BlueBird satellites
• About half of highways and two-thirds of farmland lack 4G/5G