Why is Starlink direct to cell relevant to ASTS today?

It expands satellite-to-phone coverage and capacity, raising the bar for service quality and roaming. This can influence carrier decisions and user adoption. If SpaceX scales faster, it may pressure ASTS to deliver strong BlueBird performance and clear milestones to sustain its valuation and sentiment.

What are the key ASTS levels and indicators to watch?

Watch the Bollinger upper near $94.28 and the mid-line around $76.99. RSI at 66.69 signals strong momentum, while CCI at 163.68 shows overbought risk. ATR of $8.00 suggests wide daily swings. Breaks above $94 could attract momentum traders, but failures there may trigger pullbacks.

How do analyst targets compare with the current ASTS price?

Street targets are below the market. Consensus is $49.10, median $46.75, with a high of $60.00. Versus $90.92, this implies downside unless execution beats expectations. Investors will look for BlueBird progress, carrier deals, and early service metrics to justify a premium to targets.

What near-term catalysts could move ASTS?

The next BlueBird launch on Falcon 9 is the biggest near-term driver, followed by March 2, 2026 earnings. Updates on satellite-to-phone performance, coverage tests in US regions, and new or expanded carrier agreements could move the stock. SpaceX launch cadence and capacity additions also affect competitive positioning.

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ASTS Stock Today, January 7: Starlink Direct-to-Cell Push Pressures Rival

ByDanny Kontos January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Starlink direct to cell is back in focus after SpaceX restarted deployments and outlined constellation moves that expand satellite-to-phone reach across 22 countries. Shares of ASTS trade near recent highs as investors weigh Starlink’s capacity ramp against AST SpaceMobile’s next BlueBird launch on Falcon 9. We break down what the new launches mean for coverage, how sentiment could shift for ASTS today, and the levels, catalysts, and risks US investors should track this week.