Omnispace is a US-based satellite broadband service provider that aims to redefine mobile connectivity. It is building a global hybrid network by combining a non-geostationary satellite constellation with mobile networks, leveraging 5G technologies to deliver "one network" connectivity for users and IoT devices. Omnispace partners with mobile network operators like MTN Group and technology companies like Thales Alenia Space and Lockheed Martin to expand its reach and develop its 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) capabilities. Associated keywords include: 5G, NTN, direct-to-device, IoT, mobile connectivity, and satellite network.
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If successful, the multi-orbit relay function will become a standard feature of the Lynk-Omnispace constellation.
Founding members of the Mobile Satellite Services Association include Terrestar Solutions, Ligado Networks, and Omnispace.
Omnispace provides access to S-band spectrum as part of the Lynk-Omnispace merged company.
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.
Omnispace’s market access footprint reaches 1 billion people across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Lynk is merging with Omnispace and SES is set to become a strategic investor in the combined company under a deal announced last year.
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.
Anywaves' collaboration with Thales Alenia Space commenced in 2020 and was realized in 2022 with the launch of Omnispace Spark-1TM, equipped with Anywaves antennas.
Omnispace CTO Jeff Snyder leads the working group that developed the recommendations.
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.
Omnispace owns satellite S-band spectrum but lacks the financial capability to develop an independent D2D constellation.
Lynk Global and Omnispace plan to merge, with SES becoming a major strategic shareholder once the merger is completed.
SES' investment in Lynk and Omnispace may encourage further investment from other operators in the D2D market.
Omnispace had signed a memorandum of understanding with Ligado to combine MSS spectrum for a joint market entry, which is now disrupted due to Ligado selling its spectrum rights to AST SpaceMobile.
David Radi is the VP of Government Solutions at Omnispace.