Lynk Global and Omnispace Agree to Merge

Lynk Global agreed to merge with fellow satellite company Omnispace in a deal intended to boost direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity. SES would become a major shareholder in the new joint entity.

The proposed combined business intends to utilize Omnispace’s 60MHz of globally coordinated S-band spectrum, which it stated has been optimized for D2D services, is compliant with 3GPP standards for non-terrestrial networks (NTN), and adheres to national regulatory frameworks. This will be combined with Lynk’s multi-spectrum technology platform, which currently provides messaging and alert services. Lynk explained that its relationship with more than 50 MNO customers across more than 50 countries will see significant benefit from the enhanced D2D offering, as a result of the merger.

As a majority shareholder and an investor in both Lynk and Omnispace separately, SES said it would deepen its partnership profile following the merger, providing access to its multi-orbit network and globally deployed ground infrastructure. It also pledged to support the engineering, operations, and regulatory needs of the combined entity. Its stake in the joint business was undisclosed.

The deal was made about three months after Lynk signed an agreement to merge with special purpose acquisition company Slam, a deal which was promoted as a way for the satellite company to boost its financial firepower. After initially being announced in December 2023, the deal collapsed as the merger process dragged on and a legal row erupted between the pair.