Chile's official gazette on Nov. 3, 2026 published Decree 1,209, signed Oct. 15, granting AST SpaceMobile Chile SpA a 30-year concession to operate a non-geostationary mobile satellite service nationwide. The decree authorizes S-band user links at 1,990-2,010 MHz uplink and 2,170-2,200 MHz downlink and says the service will be offered through authorized third parties. Work must start within 18 months of publication, finish within 22 months, and service must begin within 24 months.
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