Lynk Global has partnered with Palau’s largest operator PNCC to provide satellite-direct-to-mobile phone services to the island nation using Lynk’s “cell-towers-in-space”.
PNCC is the first MNO in the world to launch Lynk’s sat2phone technology as a commercial service for their subscribers. Established in 1982, the operator initially served just 200 customers in the main population centre Koror but has become the primary communication provider for the archipelago.
Charles Miller, CEO of Lynk, said: “PNCC is innovating to ensure its mobile phone subscribers have connectivity across their whole country, no matter what happens… Lynk’s initial Sat2Phone service for Palau will start as a beta service in the Southwest Islands and will be extended across the country to include all remote areas, and Palau’s Maritime Economic Zone. Lynk will also be used to provide back-up services, when natural disasters hit and knock out the ground network, to enhance network resilience in this archipelago nation.”
Lynk holds 30+ commercial agreements with MNOs worldwide, and has conducted successful demonstrations across 40+ countries on seven continents. Lynk anticipates starting commercial service with numerous other MNOs globally over the course of 2023.
“Our partnership with Lynk signals a new era of connectivity for Palau. It's not just about advanced technology; it's about bringing people together, connecting our remote islands and increasing resilience for the entire nation. We are committed to ensuring that every person in Palau has access to world-class telecommunications services, no matter where they are,” said PNCC CEO, Simon Fraser.