Anterix and Lynk Global said the FCC approved an experimental license to test satellite direct-to-device communications in Anterix's 900 MHz broadband spectrum.
Anterix and Lynk Global said the Federal Communications Commission has approved an experimental license to test satellite direct-to-device communications using Anterix’s 900 MHz broadband spectrum.
The companies said the trial is designed to explore how Lynk’s satellite service could support private wireless communications for critical infrastructure customers, including utilities, pipelines, logistics, transportation and military bases.
According to the companies, the test will use representative devices such as land mobile radios, smartphones, computers, routers and edge devices.
The announcement was first made public on May 18, 2026, and later reporting on May 18 and May 19 repeated the same core approval claim.
Why it matters
Anterix controls licensed 900 MHz spectrum aimed at private broadband networks, and the test could help determine whether satellite direct-to-device links can extend those networks beyond terrestrial coverage.
The companies did not disclose detailed test markets or a timeline for publishing results in the materials reviewed.
What’s next
The key open question is whether the FCC will publish the experimental license or related docket material, and whether Anterix and Lynk will share additional details about the scope of the trial or any commercialization plans after it runs.
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