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SpaceX rival AST SpaceMobile soar on report of satellite deployment

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Satellite designer AST SpaceMobile said it’s preparing to deploy nearly five dozen satellites to power cellular-based broadband networks, a move that establishes the company as a rival to Elon Musk‘s dominant SpaceX.
The company, based in Texas, released its second-quarter earnings after the bell on Monday, reporting that its satellites are fully funded and preparing for deployment with more than $1.5 billion on its balance sheet.
Shares of the space company surged more than 10% on the news on Tuesday. The stock is up more than 140% year to date in what’s been a boom for space broadband technology.
“We are confirming our fully-funded plan to deploy 45 to 60 satellites into orbit by 2026 to support continuous service in the US, Europe, Japan, and other strategic markets, including the U.S. Government,” CEO Abel Avellan said in the report. “We also have planned orbital launches every one to two months on average during 2025 and 2026.”
AST SpaceMobile currently has six satellites in orbit, used for both commercial and government applications. The company plans to deploy service in the U.S. by the end of the year, followed by the U.K., Japan and Canada in the first quarter of 2026.
Avellan added that AST SpaceMobile plans to launch satellites every one to two months to reach its goal of 45 to 60 by next year.
With Monday’s announcement, the company joins the growing race to build broadband service in space, with notable player SpaceX currently boasting more than 8,000 Starlink satellites in orbit. Other rivals in the space include Globalstar, backed by Apple, and Project Kuiper, backed by Amazon.
Funding & Business
IT specialist secures five-figure funding to advance artificial intelligence solutions

Foresee Fixed Line, based in Erdington, Birmingham, has recruited two new staff to take its headcount to seven after receiving a five-figure funding package to invest in the development of artificial intelligence systems and to acquire state-of-the-art IT equipment for rental to business customers.
The company specialises in delivering bespoke IT solutions, fixed line and mobile infrastructure services. With a strong focus on artificial intelligence, Foresee aims to lead its industry while offering a comprehensive hardware rental service.
Foresee has built a reputation for understanding customers’ needs and providing bespoke IT solutions to address specific challenges.
The introduction of advanced AI solutions, including landline solutions, will enable the business to collaborate with its customers to streamline processes, optimise procedures and save valuable time.
By leveraging AI, Foresee aims to achieve measurable results for clients, such as reducing operational costs by up to 30 per cent and improving efficiency by 40 per cent.
The funding has also helped the business to purchase hardware including tablet devices and mobile phones to be used in hardware rental services to companies.
Foresee Fixed Line director Myla Iqbal said: “The funding from ART Business Loans has enabled us to develop our AI capabilities and compete effectively in the market. We are using AI to empower client businesses with cutting edge processes and procedures, offering solutions aimed at being affordable and innovative.
“ART Business Loans have been crucial to our business as they are a lifeline. Martin Edmonds, our loan manager, and the team take time to listen and understand our business plan. They are business funders who are there to listen to business owners.”
ART Business Loans manager Martin Edmonds added: “Foresee Fixed Line is an excellent example of how the right funding can help innovative businesses expand their capabilities and serve their customers better.
“We are pleased that ART Business Loans could provide the support their business growth ideas. Their focus on providing bespoke IT solutions and building long-term relationships with businesses and schools shows the kind of sustainable growth we like to support.”
The majority of ART Business Loans deals begin with introductions from commercial brokers, with John Pocock, commercial finance broker at Halo Commercial Finance, providing the link with Foresee. John said: “It’s great to see that Foresee Fixed Line can now embark on a new stage of growth to build the clients base for its innovative artificial intelligence solutions thanks to the funding from ART.”
ART Business Loans is a community development finance institution which seeks to ensure viable businesses in the West Midlands and adjoining counties can access the finance they need.
With loans available for any business purpose from between £10,000 and £250,000, ART Business Loans takes a personal approach to assessing applications. In the last 10 years ART has lent over £25million to 600 businesses that have created or preserved 4,290 jobs.
Funding & Business
EU Seeks to Close Off Russian Gas Flow Loopholes

European Union countries are looking to plug any remaining loopholes to ensure that Russian gas won’t be furtively mixed into the bloc’s supplies once a ban takes effect by the end of 2027. Changes proposed by Denmark would require importers to provide national authorities with evidence to prove that the gas hasn’t been produced in Russia, according to a document seen by Bloomberg. Oliver Crook reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Funding boost for IT provider to develop AI solutions

Birmingham-based IT firm Foresee Fixed Line has secured a five-figure loan from ART Business Loans to develop AI solutions and expand its hardware rental services.
The company has also grown its team to seven employees.
Foresee provides IT solutions and fixed-line and mobile infrastructure services to businesses and schools across the UK.
The funding will allow the company to develop AI-driven systems designed to streamline client processes, improve efficiency, and reduce operational costs by up to 30%.
The business has also invested in IT equipment, including tablets and mobile phones, to expand its rental offerings.
Foresee Fixed Line director Myla Iqbal said: “The funding from ART Business Loans has enabled us to develop our AI capabilities and compete effectively in the market. We are using AI to empower client businesses with cutting-edge processes and procedures, offering solutions aimed at being affordable and innovative.
“ART Business Loans have been crucial to our business as they are a lifeline. Martin Edmonds, our loan manager, and the team take time to listen and understand our business plan. They are business funders who are there to listen to business owners.”
Martin Edmonds, ART Business Loans manager said: “Foresee Fixed Line is an excellent example of how the right funding can help innovative businesses expand their capabilities and serve their customers better. We are pleased that ART Business Loans could provide the support their business growth ideas. Their focus on providing bespoke IT solutions and building long-term relationships with businesses
and schools shows the kind of sustainable growth we like to support.”
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