There’d be no need for specialized satellite phones or extra equipment.

In May, the company struck deals with the telecom titans AT&T and Verizon.

But AST isn’t just coasting on the big names they’ve collaborated with.

AST SpaceMobile aims for nationwide satellite phone service via deals with AT&T and Verizon

Of course, plans are one thing, execution is another.

But at least there’s some healthy competition heating up in the satellite services sector.