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AT&T stock gains satellite handoff milestone as beta nears

Published on 11/05/2026 at 15:45 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
AT&T stock gains a satellite handoff milestone as the companies move toward beta testing. The technology is designed to extend coverage beyond terrestrial networks.

Satellite integration moves toward beta

  • AT&T and AST SpaceMobile completed a handoff between terrestrial and satellite networks using standard smartphones.
  • Beta services under real-world conditions are expected before any broader commercial rollout.
  • Ericsson and Nokia supplied technologies supporting network integration and mobility.
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AT&T and AST SpaceMobile have completed what they describe as the industry's first successful handoff between a ground-based cellular network and a direct-to-device satellite network. The companies announced the milestone on Monday, November 2, after conducting the test on Wednesday, October 21, outside Granite Falls, Washington.

According to Business Wire, an active connection moved between AT&T's terrestrial wireless network and AST SpaceMobile's satellite network without an interruption. The test used everyday smartphones and builds on earlier voice, text and video demonstrations through AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird satellites.

Beta testing is the next milestone

AT&T executive Robert Walters said the handoff is a significant milestone but not the finish line. The next phase is expected to include beta services under real-world conditions, with commercial service remaining the broader objective.

Ericsson supplied combined radio and core technology with network automation for AT&T's network. Nokia provided radio access technology and mobility software for AST SpaceMobile's space-based network. The planned service is intended to complement AT&T's terrestrial footprint in remote and hard-to-reach areas rather than replace it.

AT&T stock traded at 19.67 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 15:36 CET on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The real-time quote of AT&T stock provides the latest trading view for investors.

AT&T Inc. stock facts

  • Company: AT&T Inc.
  • ISIN: US00206R1023
  • Exchange: NYSE
  • Lang & Schwarz price: 19.67 euros at 15:36 CET on November 5, 2026

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