AST SpaceMobile to Help Extend FirstNet Coverage: AT&T

AST SpaceMobile's satellite-provided mobile service will help expand FirstNet coverage in areas currently without it, AT&T Network President Chris Sambar said in a video released Tuesday by AST. Citing AST's planned direct-to-cell network, Sambar said, "What a terrific opportunity to be able to provide that to first responders as an augment to the FirstNet program." He said AT&T also anticipates using AST coverage to fill in gaps in its terrestrial wireless network.