Lynk Global is a satellite telecommunications provider focused on direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity. As a "cell tower in space" company, Lynk builds, launches, and operates a satellite constellation that aims to provide mobile phone service coverage to standard, unmodified mobile devices, especially in rural and underserved areas. They partner with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to expand coverage and offer services like SMS messaging and emergency alerts, with plans to launch voice and mobile broadband services. Key partners include SES, Intelsat, and various MNOs across the globe.
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Lynk has relationships with more than 50 mobile network operators.
SES became a strategic shareholder in the direct-to-device venture formed by Lynk Global and Omnispace.
SES is a strategic investor in the merged Lynk-Omnispace company.
Lynk and Omnispace announced a merger in November 2025 to combine their assets and experience in the direct-to-device market.
Lynk has 2,000 planned satellites and six operational satellites.
Iridium, Viasat, Lynk, and Sateliot are active in specific regions or specialized applications within the satellite-enabled connectivity market.
Smart has a services agreement with Lynk signed last year.
The testing teams accessed Smart’s website, demonstrating Lynk satellite’s light data capabilities.
Lynk Global has tested its direct-to-device satellite service on the island of Catanduanes in the Philippines with partner Smart Communications.
Lynk is merging with Omnispace and SES is set to become a strategic investor in the combined company under a deal announced last year.
Smart’s Network Strategy and Architecture team conducted tests with Lynk's technical team, successfully sending text messages between a phone in Catanduanes and a phone in Manila.
The tests also involved messaging between two phones located within Catanduanes province using Lynk’s satellites.
The merger deal between SLAM Corp. and Lynk Global officially ended in July 2025 amid mutual lawsuits due to allegations of misrepresentations and hidden liquidity problems.
AST, Lynk, Starlink, and Globalstar have demonstrated direct links to standard smartphones under real-world conditions.
The planned merger between Lynk Global and Omnispace aims to combine Omnispace’s globally coordinated S-band spectrum with Lynk’s satellite platform.
Mobile satellite service players like Globalstar, Lynk, and Omnispace rely on L- and S-band allocations for IoT and messaging.
Lynk Global and Canada’s Lightspeed are also set to provide competition in satellite connectivity by 2027.
The merger of Lynk and Omnispace accelerates their timeline toward achieving continuous D2D service.
Lynk gains access to globally coordinated S-band spectrum through the merger, while Omnispace acquires a proven operational D2D platform.
SES already holds investments in both Lynk and Omnispace, strengthening its strategic position through the consolidation of their assets and capabilities.