{
  "id": 7360832,
  "title": "AST Networks Puts LEO Connectivity to the Test with Two-Month Unlimited Free Trial",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/ast-networks-puts-leo-connectivity-to-the-test-with-two-month",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-14T17:00:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/ast-networks-puts-leo-connectivity-to-the-test-with-two-month-unlimited-free-trial/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "AST Networks has introduced a \"Try Before You Buy\" promotion offering maritime customers a two-month, unlimited free trial of high-speed, low-latency LEO connectivity from OneWeb. The promotion includes a sale-or-return Intellian OW10 antenna with no upfront costs, allowing customers to test the service in real-world conditions without committing to any financial obligations. AST Networks Founder and Chairman Gregory Darling emphasized that the trial enables customers to experience connectivity demands firsthand, considering factors such as crew size, operational activity, and onboard applications. At the end of the trial, customers can choose to return the antenna and discontinue the service, purchase the antenna and switch to a suitable OneWeb plan, or commit to a 12-month unlimited connectivity plan with the antenna free of charge. Darling highlighted that the promotion aligns with AST Networks' mission to provide flexible and affordable connectivity solutions tailored to individual vessel requirements. The promotion runs until December 31, 2026, subject to promotional terms and conditions.",
  "summary": "New ‘Try Before You Buy’ promotion gives maritime customers the opportunity to experience high-speed, low-latency LEO connectivity on their own vessels before committing to the service. The promotion provides qualifying vessels with two months free unlimited OneWeb connectivity, with an Intellian OW10 antenna supplied on a sale-or-return basis. There are no upfront costs for the ...",
  "key_points": [
    "AST Networks offers 2-month, unlimited free trial of LEO connectivity via OneWeb.",
    "Sale-or-return Intellian OW10 antenna provided with no upfront costs.",
    "Trial runs until December 31, 2026, with options to return, purchase, or commit to 12-month plan."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}