03 April 2025
SES has announced a strategic partnership with Lynk Global to enhance the D2D segment through integrated services and will include SES providing Series B funding to support Lynk’s growth.
Under the agreement, SES will offer a comprehensive suite of services, including its innovative MEO-Relay technology. This technology facilitates D2D providers in routing traffic between Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites and SES’s Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) network, allowing for more efficient access to telecommunications gateways. SES asserts that this integration will enable the secure delivery of real-time data, reduce the capital expenditures associated with ground infrastructure, and expand the reach and resilience of D2D satellite constellations.
Additionally, Lynk will utilize SES’s extensive global ground network through a network-as-a-service (NaaS) arrangement, which includes telemetry, tracking, command, and monitoring (TTC & M) services. This partnership will allow SES to act as a strategic channel partner for Lynk’s D2D network, enabling SES customers to benefit from applications such as remote access, mission-critical first responder communications, secure government communications, and connectivity for offshore and automotive sectors.
The partnership will also involve joint efforts in developing Lynk’s network architecture and satellite manufacturing in both the United States and Europe.
“This partnership gives SES exposure into the D2D segment and is a key part of our strategy to diversify into this nascent, high-growth segment. SES’s multi-orbit network, particularly our MEO and ground infrastructure, will enhance the resilience, global reach, and innovation of Lynk’s D2D network,” said SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh.
Lynk Global’s CEO Ramu Potarazu echoed the sentiment, highlighting that this long-term strategic collaboration will deeply integrate the networks of both companies, enhancing Lynk’s capabilities. He noted that with SES’s infrastructure support, Lynk is better positioned to meet the needs of government, mobile network operator (MNO), and automotive D2D use cases.
Lynk Global has already secured regulatory approvals in over 30 countries and is actively deploying its services commercially through more than 50 MNO contracts, covering around 60 countries. These efforts are particularly focused on developing markets, where satellite connectivity is vital for extending access to remote and underserved areas.
