{"id":2581,"date":"2025-10-23T14:47:30","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T14:47:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/lynk-and-omnispace-to-merge-for-next-generation-global-d2d-connectivity\/"},"modified":"2025-10-23T14:47:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T14:47:30","slug":"lynk-and-omnispace-to-merge-for-next-generation-global-d2d-connectivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/lynk-and-omnispace-to-merge-for-next-generation-global-d2d-connectivity\/","title":{"rendered":"Lynk and Omnispace to Merge for Next-Generation Global D2D Connectivity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/1761217607696_638968144102570960.png\" class=\"imageload removeImageattr fr-dib\" width=\"711\" height=\"377\" alt=\"Lynk and Omnispace to Merge for Next-Generation Global D2D Connectivity\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/1761217607696_638968144102570960.png\" style=\"opacity: 0;\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/1761217607696_638968144102570960.png\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"711\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"377\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Lynk Global<\/strong> and <strong>Omnispace<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>announced plans to merge to deliver a comprehensive direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity solution, bridging the gap between today\u2019s satellite and terrestrial networks. Following the merger, SES will become a major strategic shareholder, facilitating a robust deployment of D2D and IoT services for mobile network operators (MNOs), enterprise, and government customers as part of a multi-orbit, multi-spectrum network architecture.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The combined entity will leverage Omnispace\u2019s 60 MHz of globally coordinated S-band spectrum and its high-priority filings with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), optimized for D2D services. Omnispace\u2019s licensed mobile satellite spectrum is compliant with 3GPP standards for non-terrestrial networks (NTN), and adheres to national regulatory frameworks. It includes the largest S-band market access footprint, reaching over 1 billion people across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. This foundation enables accelerated global deployment and scalable service delivery.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(65, 65, 65); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;\">The combination will benefit from Lynk\u2019s patented, proven, low-cost, multi-spectrum satellite technology platform. Lynk\u2019s technology enables backward-compatible satellite-delivered mobile voice and messaging services to more than 7 billion smartphones and IoT devices, and will leverage the S-band to offer a step-change in its data, voice, and messaging services to new smartphones and IoT devices, including automotive platforms. Lynk\u2019s relationships with over 50 MNO customers across more than 50 countries will see significant benefit from the enhanced D2D offering.<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-layout related-content-also-read-box my-3\">\n<h4 class=\"mb-0\">Also Read: What is Satellite as a Service (SataaS)?<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cWe now have the right mix of technology, spectrum, and leadership to extend mobile connectivity where and when it\u2019s needed most,\u201d said <strong>Ramu Potarazu<\/strong><strong>, CEO, Lynk<\/strong>. \u201cThis merger will enable us to accelerate our efforts in delivering seamless, reliable messaging, voice, and data services \u2013 serving MNOs, as well as consumer, commercial, and industrial vehicles, and government and utility sectors worldwide.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cThis merger unlocks the full potential of our global S-band spectrum assets and positions us at the forefront of D2D,\u201d said <strong>Ram Viswanathan<\/strong><strong>, President and CEO, Omnispace<\/strong>. \u201cBy combining Omnispace\u2019s spectrum portfolio with Lynk\u2019s innovative technology, we\u2019re creating a powerful platform for scalable, cost-effective global D2D that will serve the immediate connectivity needs of customers and has the spectrum to enhance capacity over time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">SES, a current investor in both companies, will deepen its partnership profile following the merger, providing access to its multi-orbit network and globally deployed ground infrastructure. SES will also support the engineering, operations, and regulatory needs of the combined entity. The partnership will enable SES to enhance current services for its customers around the world, including those in the mobile telecom, automotive, and government sectors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cWe see enormous opportunities in D2D and IoT connectivity,\u201d said <strong>Adel Al-Saleh<\/strong><strong>, CEO, SES<\/strong>. \u201cThe planned combination of Lynk and Omnispace will offer SES access to new LEO capabilities that align with our strategy to diversify into this high-growth segment. This merger pairs an industry-leading global spectrum portfolio with a disruptive, cost-effective satellite technology platform \u2013 accelerating deployment and delivering significant value to our commercial and government customers.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lynk Global and Omnispace&nbsp;announced plans to merge to deliver a comprehensive direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity solution, bridging the gap between today\u2019s satellite and terrestrial networks. 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