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Anpanman - SpaceMobile's Royal Flush: Bluebirds Ship and the T-Mobile Pivot
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- AST SpaceMobile Podcast
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- May 18, 2026
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Summary
Anpanman breaks down a massive week for AST SpaceMobile, starting with the confirmed shipment of the first Bluebird satellites to Cape Canaveral. This shipment marks a critical turning point for the company and the SpaceMob community, as manufacturing milestones transform into launch reality. The discussion highlights the technical superiority of the Bluebird satellites and their ability to provide broadband to unmodified devices directly from space. A major focus of the episode is Abel Avellan's recent appearance in New York City and his interview with CNBC. Anpanman analyzes the implications of Avellan's statements regarding a joint venture between AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. The potential for T-Mobile to join forces with AST SpaceMobile suggests a total sweep of the US market, effectively sidelining competitors that rely on different spectrum bands and provide limited functionality. The conversation also touches on the regulatory landscape in Europe. Anpanman explores how a united front of major telecom operators like Vodafone, Orange, and Deutsche Telekom could secure critical spectrum allocations for AST SpaceMobile. This collective support from the industry leaders makes it increasingly difficult for regulators to deny the expansion of satellite broadband services across the continent. Finally, Anpanman shifts gears to discuss T1 Energy and its strategic importance to AI infrastructure. With news of Leopold Aschenbrenner's Situational Awareness fund taking a significant stake, the episode examines the growing link between solar energy production and the massive power requirements of next-generation data centers. An upcoming interview with Jeff Patel of T1 Energy is also previewed to discuss offtake agreements and manufacturing expansion.