AST SpaceMobile, Inc. announced an agreement to acquire global S-Band spectrum priority rights under the International Telecommunication Union. The rights cover MSS frequencies between 1980-2010 MHz and 2170-2200 MHz for use in low Earth orbit, allowing the company to offer services in these bands worldwide, subject to regulatory approvals. The transaction, valued at $64.5 million, will be paid in stock or cash, with $26 million due at closing and $38.5 million as deferred consideration, contingent upon performance milestones. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2025, enhancing AST SpaceMobile's capabilities to deliver a broadband experience directly from space to smartphones.
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