Starlink, Viasat, and AST are facing intense market pressure from aggressive new entrants and are seeking partnerships to expand services into the satellite-to-cell market.

The entities involved

• Starlink →

  satellite constellation; space-based internet communication system

  • The UK defence ministry has adopted and begun using SpaceX's Starshield and Starlink services.Mon 17:54
  • SpaceX is utilizing its launch capabilities for Starlink operations, highlighting the competitive commercial space sector.Mon 16:43
• AT&T →

  American multinational conglomerate

  • Elon Musk's net worth has been confirmed at $1.1 trillion, distributed among the world's 8.2 billion people.Sun 23:26
  • Morgan Stanley raised its price target for AT&T on July 19, 2025.Sun 12:46
• Viasat →

  American communications company

  • American Airlines plans to equip its fleet with Starlink, while Viasat currently handles internet services for AA's Boeing aircraft.Sat 21:04
  • Viasat files disclosures with the SEC and its stock trades on the Nasdaq exchange on August 5, 2026.Wed 14:10

Related events

• AST SpaceMobile, Starlink, EchoStar, and SpaceX have formed partnerships to share market space and achieve market leadership in satellite services.Sep 7
• Satellite companies like Starlink, AST SpaceMobile, and Viasat are expanding their services, leveraging ground stations in Singapore and pushing into Direct-to-Device connectivity.Jun 7
• SpaceX is considering entering the mobile market against carriers and absorbed xAI, while Starlink remains a profitable unit.Jun 26
• Starship is enabling cheaper satellite deployment, while Starlink remains SpaceX's primary revenue driver and is tied to broader AI work via direct-to-cell efforts.Jul 14
• Fact summary regarding SpaceX, its use of Starlink for global internet coverage, its reliance on NASA, and its founder Elon Musk.Jun 23