Lynk Says It's Planning for Bigger NGSO Constellation

Lynk has tested its satellite-delivered mobile service in five nations so far, connecting to phones of eight of the largest mobile network operators, it told the FCC International Bureau in an ex parte filing Wednesday. It said it plans to offer preliminary service -- supporting messaging and emergency alerts -- in 2022 and 2023, periodic service supporting use of mobile apps and push-to-talk the following two years, and full service supporting broadband data starting in 2025. Recapping a call with staffers to Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, Lynk said it discussed its plans to move from its pending application for 10 satellites under the streamlined smallsat licensing process to a larger non-geostationary orbit constellation.