Purpose-built to complement and strengthen - not replace - terrestrial mobile networks, Satellite Connect Europe integrates AST SpaceMobile’s next-generation Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite capability directly into existing national mobile networks. Working with European mobile network operators, Satellite Connect Europe enhances network resilience, expands coverage, and supports Europe’s strategic connectivity sovereignty.
Satellite Connect Europe enables seamless connectivity in areas where traditional infrastructure faces limitations, including rural, maritime and cross-border environments.
AST SpaceMobile’s satellites carry the largest phased antenna arrays in LEO in order to capture the weak signal from smartphones. That signal is then beamed to a ground station – with no data processed or retained on the satellite – before the local mobile network completes the connection.
Satellite Connect Europe is already investing in ground stations in Germany, UK, Spain and France, all supported by a state-of-the-art control centre in Germany, a major satellite production facility in Barcelona, and test lab in Malaga.
European-built and operated, Satellite Connect Europe supports governments, regulators, operators and enterprises in strengthening Europe’s critical communications infrastructure.
Bringing over two decades of leadership experience in the telecommunications industry, focused on delivering innovation, transformation and growth.
An experienced commercial and business strategy leader in the telecommunications industry, with more than 10 years of delivery within Vodafone Group.
Finance Executive with a strong track record in scaling ventures, driving disciplined investment, strategic partnerships and sustainable growth across European connectivity markets.
Telecommunications executive with extensive mobile network operator experience deliver large-scale network innovation, commercial partnerships and next-generation connectivity services across Europe.
A lawyer and regulatory and public affairs specialist, with deep expertise in telecoms policy and cross-border deal making and governance, building Satellite Connect Europe engagement across European institutions and operators.