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AST SpaceMobile Welcomes Chris Sambar, Head of Network, AT&T, to Board of Directors
MIDLAND, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular
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[{"type":"text","content":" MIDLAND, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nAST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones designed for both commercial and government use, today announced the appointment of Chris Sambar to its Board of Directors, effective June 20, succeeding Alex Coleman, Chairman at New Providence Acquisition Corp. Mr. Sambar brings a distinguished career in leadership and technology to AST SpaceMobile, further strengthening the company's expertise as it prepares for its next phase of growth.\n\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240624944397/en/Chris Sambar, AT&T Head of Network (Photo: Business Wire)\nMr. Sambar's appointment comes at a pivotal time for AST SpaceMobile, as the Company plans to deliver its first commercial satellites to Cape Canaveral for launch into low Earth orbit this summer. His deep understanding of network infrastructure, strategy, and global markets, honed through over two decades at AT&T, will be instrumental in guiding AST SpaceMobile's deployment of its revolutionary space-based cellular broadband service.\n\n\nIn addition to his role on the Board, Sambar will also serve as a member of AST SpaceMobile’s Network Planning and Spectrum Committee of its Board of Directors, responsible for network planning for the AST constellation including network features and capacity planning.\n\n\n“Connectivity has become a fundamental aspect of our daily lives. AST SpaceMobile’s space-based broadband network is poised to make communication on an everyday smartphone possible in places that were previously challenging to reach on a terrestrial network,” said Chris Sambar, Head of Network, AT&T. “AST SpaceMobile has already achieved many industry firsts and has proven the real-life possibilities satellite technology can enable. I’m very much looking forward to being a part of their journey.”\n\n\nMr. Sambar is currently serving as AT&T’s Head of Network. In this role, he oversees a multi-billion-dollar budget and leads the team responsible for AT&T's global network infrastructure, encompassing network technology strategy, architecture, planning, engineering, and 24/7 operations. Prior to his current position, Mr. Sambar held various lea...