SES has entered a strategic partnership with Lynk Global to expand direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity. As part of the agreement, SES will provide Series B funding to support Lynk Global’s growing LEO constellation and integrate its services to enhance Lynk’s capabilities. SES will also act as a key channel partner, bringing Lynk’s D2D offerings to government agencies, mobile network operators (MNOs), and automotive customers. The collaboration includes technical advancements such as MEO-Relay and Network-as-a-Service solutions to improve network efficiency and resilience.
The partnership enables Lynk Global to leverage SES’s multi-orbit infrastructure, including its MEO and GEO networks, to optimize traffic routing and reduce ground infrastructure costs. SES’s MEO-Relay solution will allow Lynk to route traffic between LEO and MEO networks, improving secure real-time data transmission. Additionally, SES’s Network-as-a-Service will provide gateway access and telemetry, tracking, and command (TTC & M) services through its global ground network. These integrations aim to strengthen Lynk’s D2D capabilities, expanding its reach in critical sectors such as emergency response, offshore connectivity, and government communications.
Both companies will collaborate on developing Lynk’s network architecture and expanding satellite manufacturing in the U.S. and Europe. SES’s involvement provides Lynk with the infrastructure and expertise to accelerate the deployment of its D2D network while expanding its market presence.
• SES to invest in Lynk Global’s Series B funding round.
• SES to provide MEO-Relay service to enhance LEO-based D2D connectivity.
• Network-as-a-Service to integrate SES’s global ground network with Lynk’s D2D infrastructure.
• SES to serve as a channel partner for government, MNO, and automotive customers.
• Collaboration includes expanding Lynk’s satellite manufacturing into Europe.
Ramu Potarazu, CEO of Lynk Global, said, “This long-term strategic collaboration with SES will deeply integrate our networks to enhance our capabilities and validate our LEO D2D network. With access to the right satellite and ground infrastructure through SES, we are strengthening our ability to address government, MNO, and automotive D2D use cases.”
