Lynk Global, which builds its small satellites in-house, has launched commercial services in parts of the Solomon Islands, Cook Islands and Palau. Credit: Lynk Global
TAMPA, Fla. — Lynk Global has secured regulatory approval to test how its direct-to-device (D2D) satellites could extend private utility networks using terrestrial spectrum from Anterix in the United States.
The one-year Federal Communications Commission license allows Lynk to test satellite links over 900 megahertz spectrum with smartphones, computers, advanced routers and other communications devices across seven areas in the country.
These links can be tested with the seven satellites the company already operates in low Earth orbit, said Amy Mehlman, Lynk executive vice president and chief global affairs officer.
“Similar to other tests we’ve done to date with partner [mobile network operators (MNOs)], we will be testing various pieces of Anterix’s equipment on their 900 MHz spectrum utilizing our satellites operating essentially as a cell tower in space,” she said via email May 18.
