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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Slam Corp and Lynk Global have said they are working on a deal that would value the combined group at $800,000,000.
Lynk Global plans to deploy two more one-meter-squared satellites early next year via SpaceX’s next Falcon 9 rideshare mission.
Slam Corp must give $176,000,000 back to investors who opt to redeem shares rather than take a potential stake in Lynk Global.
Lynk Global has not disclosed how much funding it hopes to raise from merging with Slam Corp.
Lynk Global plans to ultimately reach 5,000 satellites in low Earth orbit to provide continuous services worldwide.
Lynk Global is preparing to launch two more small satellites on SpaceX’s next Falcon 9 rideshare mission early next year to improve coverage and latency.
Lynk Global signed a non-binding letter of intent with Slam Corp on 2023-12-18 to form a group expected to be valued at $800,000,000.
Rogers and Lynk Global, Inc. completed Canada’s first successful satellite-to-mobile phone call using Samsung S22 smartphones.
The demonstration used Lynk’s LEO satellites and Rogers’ national wireless spectrum to complete the satellite-to-mobile call.
Lynk Global is seeking regulatory permission to launch direct-to-smartphone services in the United States but has not announced a U.S. telco partner.
Lynk Global, Inc. and bmobile Solomon Islands Limited have started initial satellite direct-to-mobile phone services to subscribers using Lynk’s cell-towers-in-space sat2phone technology.
On 2023-11-06, Lynk Global and bmobile enabled bmobile subscribers to periodically send and receive text messages in Makira province using existing cellular phones connected to Lynk’s low Earth orbit constellation.
bmobile has started using Lynk Global’s direct-to-device satellites to extend coverage to more parts of the Solomon Islands.
Lynk Global plans to launch an initial service 2023 with Telikom, bmobile’s parent company, in Papua New Guinea.
Lynk Global plans to deploy three additional one-meter-squared satellites this fall as part of a proposed constellation of 5,000 satellites.
AST SpaceMobile and Lynk Global are developing satellite constellations to provide direct-to-cell services.
Lynk Global currently operates three pizza box-sized low Earth orbit spacecraft as part of a proposed constellation of 5,000 satellites intended to initially deliver lower-bandwidth services such as text messaging and emergency alerts.
Lynk CEO Charles Miller projects the direct-to-device market could reach $1,000,000,000 in annual revenues in less than five years.
Lynk Global launched commercially earlier in the year in Palau and the Cook Islands using spectrum from local telecommunications partners.
More than 30 companies have signed agreements to use Lynk Global’s services.