10 Under-the-Radar Stocks with Massive Upside for 2025

3. AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS)

Upside Potential: 69.29%

Stock Price as of January 18: $21.23

Number of Hedge Fund Investors: 18

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) is pioneering satellite-based mobile broadband that aims to provide high-speed internet access directly to smartphones from anywhere on the planet. The company’s innovative technology aims to bridge the connectivity gap in underserved areas. AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) generates revenue through partnerships with mobile network operators.

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) has made significant strides in deploying its BlueBird satellites, the largest commercial phase-array ever launched into low Earth orbit. The company successfully launched and deployed its first five Block 1 BlueBird satellites, which are now ready to become operational. These satellites are designed to provide cellular broadband coverage on a non-continuous basis, initially targeting close to 100% nationwide coverage in the United States. The company has also secured additional launch capacity for up to 60 Block 2 BlueBird satellites, which are expected to support up to 10,000 MHz of processing bandwidth, a tenfold improvement over the current Block 1 satellites. This expanded network will enable AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) to deliver continuous service coverage in key markets, including the United States, Europe, Japan, and strategic markets.

To ensure the seamless integration of its technology into existing cellular networks, AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) has formed strategic partnerships with major mobile network operators (MNOs). The company has filed for Special Temporary Authority (STA) with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to begin beta testing in the United States with partners such as AT&T and Verizon. This testing phase is crucial for validating the performance and reliability of the BlueBird satellites and for ensuring that they can effectively integrate with the core networks of MNOs. Additionally, AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) is in ongoing discussions with over 45 MNOs globally, representing approximately 2.8 billion existing subscribers, to select initial coverage markets and expand its commercial reach.