AST SpaceMobile (ASTS), TELUS (TU) Partner to Launch Space-Based Cellular Network in Canada

AST SpaceMobile Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) is one of the best stocks for 20 years. On March 3, AST SpaceMobile and TELUS Corporation (NYSE:TU) signed a commercial agreement to launch a space-based cellular broadband network across Canada. This partnership aims to provide connectivity in the country’s most isolated regions, allowing users to send texts, make calls, and use data using their existing smartphones without any additional hardware.

To solidify this long-term collaboration, TELUS will invest in ground-based satellite infrastructure and become an equity shareholder in AST SpaceMobile Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS). The service, which is planned for late 2026, will use AST SpaceMobile’s Low Earth orbit/LEO satellite constellation featuring the largest commercial phased arrays ever deployed. By integrating these ‘cell towers in space’ with TELUS’s existing wireless network, the companies intend to eliminate connectivity gaps in areas where traditional infrastructure is physically or economically unfeasible.

This initiative is particularly focused on supporting remote industries, backcountry travelers, and first responders who require reliable signals in wilderness or rural zones. The move follows a broader industry trend toward satellite-to-phone connectivity and places TELUS in the ‘AST SpaceMobile camp’ alongside other major Canadian carriers. While the service is slated for a full commercial rollout later next year, the partnership emphasizes a commitment to redefining mobile coverage for all Canadians.

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AST SpaceMobile Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS), together with its subsidiaries, designs and develops a constellation of BlueBird satellites in the US. The company provides a cellular broadband network in space to be accessible directly by smartphones for commercial & government use, and other applications.

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