Thursday, August 20, 2026
AST SpaceMobile wins FCC test authority for 800 MHz band
The FCC granted AST SpaceMobile a 30-day special temporary authority on August 14, 2026 to test Supplemental Coverage from Space service over 800 MHz spectrum, covering the 817-824 MHz uplink and 862-869 MHz downlink bands, on up to 100 commercial devices. The lower-frequency spectrum travels farther and penetrates buildings better than the higher bands AST currently uses, and the tests must stay non-commercial and comply with AST's existing T-Mobile agreements.
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