AST SpaceMobile inks agreement for long-term spectrum access in North America

  • AST SpaceMobile Inc (NASDAQ:ASTS) has announced a settlement term sheet agreement with Ligado Networks, Viasat, and Inmarsat that would secure the company long-term access to up to 45 MHz of lower mid-band spectrum in the United States and Canada, sending its shares higher in early trade on Friday. The agreement includes up to 40 MHz of L-Band Mobile Satellite Service spectrum held by Ligado and an additional 5 MHz in the 1670-1675 MHz band in the US.