Lynk Global eyes telecom companies for satellite direct to mobiles

Lynk is putting up small satellites which it calls 'cell towers in the sky' to provide coverage

American mobile technology player Lynk Global has made a presentation to Indian telcos to partner with them to offer the world’s first patented, proven and commercial satellite direct to a standard mobile phone system.

Last year, the Federal Communications Commission in the US granted Lynk the first ever licence under this new technology.  

Lynk says that anyone who has a normal mobile phone in their pocket can now stay connected without any disruption or break everywhere including in spaces where there are ‘dark spots’ or no coverage at all on a terrestrial mobile network.

The company is putting up small