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AT&T stock: Satellite handoff moves toward beta testing

Published on 11/10/2026 at 16:15 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
AT&T stock is tied to a new satellite-network milestone after a live handoff with AST SpaceMobile. Beta testing is the next step.

Satellite Handoff Moves Toward Beta

  • AT&T and AST SpaceMobile completed a live handoff between terrestrial and satellite networks.
  • The demonstration used an everyday smartphone outside Granite Falls, Washington.
  • Beta services are expected before any broader commercial rollout.
AT&T Inc., US00206R1023, Illustration mit AI erstellt.
AT&T Inc., US00206R1023, Illustration mit AI erstellt.

AT&T and AST SpaceMobile have completed a live handoff between a ground-based cellular network and a direct-to-device satellite network, moving the partnership closer to beta services. AT&T said the demonstration took place on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, outside Granite Falls, Washington, at 8:15 a.m. PT.

The carrier described the test in its November 2 announcement. An active connection moved between AT&T's terrestrial wireless network and AST SpaceMobile's satellite network while using an ordinary smartphone.

What Has Changed Since Our Last Report

The specific test time adds precision to an event already reported by the company. The handoff builds on earlier voice calls, text messages and video calls through AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird satellites and is intended to extend connectivity into remote and hard-to-reach areas.

Ericsson supplied combined radio and core technology with network automation for AT&T, while Nokia provided radio-access and mobility software for AST SpaceMobile. The companies said the systems are designed to preserve service continuity as a connection shifts between terrestrial and satellite coverage.

Beta Testing Is The Next Milestone

AT&T network executive Robert Walters called the handoff a significant milestone but not the finish line. The next phase is expected to involve beta services under real-world conditions, allowing the partners to refine performance before commercial service. No consumer launch date was provided in the announcement.

AT&T stock traded at 19.42 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 16:06 CET on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

AT&T Inc. key facts

  • Company: AT&T Inc.
  • ISIN: US00206R1023
  • Ticker: T
  • Satellite partner: AST SpaceMobile
  • Lang & Schwarz quote: 19.42 euros, Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 16:06 CET

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