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Direct-to-device satellite integration provides a synergistic path for telcos to expand regional coverage natively.
David Kennedy · Venture InsightsPeriod: April 20234 min read
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Committed global partners for Lynk's commercial SMS launch
Frequency used in Optus and Lynk satellite-to-mobile trials
This report analyses the shifting landscape of regional telecommunications policy as Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology disrupts traditional Universal Service Obligation (USO) frameworks. It evaluates the emergence of direct-to-device (D2D) operators like Lynk, which allow standard 5G handsets to connect to satellites without hardware modifications. The brief argues that these partnerships provide mobile network operators with a viable alternative to mandatory roaming, offering improved emergency connectivity while preserving infrastructure investment incentives in regional Australia and New Zealand.
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