AST SpaceMobile gains FCC clearance to launch direct-to-device services

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(Telecompaper) AST SpaceMobile has received approval from the US Federal Communications Commission to provide direct-to-device mobile services in the US from its low Earth orbit satellites. The decision gives a permanent authorisation to AST for the services, based on up to 248 satellites and using frequencies in the 700 MHz and 800 MHz bands...