A pioneer in the satellite direct-to-device (D2D) segment, Lynk has signed various agreements with mobile network operators around the world. Yet, it has also been hit by some setbacks in recent years, including increased competition from Starlink and a failed entry into the stock market. A new agreement with SES/Intelsat,… Read more...

Satellite D2D services are reshaping connectivity by enabling direct communication with standard smartphones. This research note explores the approaches of six key players in the industry, focusing on their spectrum strategies and commercial progress. Read more...

Industry consolidation is opening up a multi-orbit strategy for satellite operators, while regulators continue to grapple with satellite-direct-to-device service as more companies are attracted to it. WRC-23 saw a split in the satellite industry between GEO and LEO operators over interference. Read more...

Lynk progressed its satellite-direct-to-phone service in a year when larger rivals revealed rival offerings and the regulatory debate about re-using terrestrial spectrum remains unresolved. Read more...

Regulators are beginning to tackle the controversial practice of re-using terrestrial spectrum for satellite direct-to-handset services. In terms of spectrum-related priorities, satellite firms have successfully held a 12 GHz reallocation in the US, while they fight to keep mobile out of the 6 GHz band going into WRC-23. Read more...

Lynk is developing a satellite-direct-to-phone service that re-uses terrestrial spectrum to enhance coverage. Despite global regulatory uncertainty about this strategy, the company recently received a commercial licence to launch its service outside of the US. Read more...

There is a large amount of traction in the satellite space with geostationary satellite operators moving into lower orbits and a raft of new and planned low-Earth-orbit constellations envisaging hundreds of thousands of new satellites orbiting the skies. These plans are being orchestrated through both inter-industry tie-ups and new operator… Read more...

Lynk is a US firm that proposes to launch a non-geostationary (NGSO) satellite-direct-to-phone service that will enable wider coverage for terrestrial cellular networks. The company is still waiting for FCC approval of its controversial system which uses terrestrial spectrum leased from MNOs. Read more...

Mobile's desire to find new markets by connecting the unconnected is reshaping its relationship with satellite. But are the economics of the space industry sufficiently transformed to revolutionise rural coverage? Read more...

WRC-19 was a boost for the satellite industry's 5G ambitions, enhancing its ability to offer broadband to cars, planes and trains. Delivering 5G rural broadband and LTE private networks is the subject of several new satellite ventures. Read more...