The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

Satellite Direct to Mobile Phone Service Licensed by the FCC

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Tom Patton
Sep 21, 2022
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The FCC has granted the first ever commercial license for a satellite direct to-standard mobile phone service to Lynk Global. This FCC license enables Lynk to launch commercial services for its global constellation of satellites later this year, paving the way for universal mobile connectivity.

"With the FCC approval of the world’s first commercial satel…

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