Elveo direct-to-device network
Planned satellites that let ordinary phones text beyond cell towers
Elveo Mobile
Company formed in August 2026 when Lynk Global merged with Omnispace. It wants to connect ordinary phones and devices straight to satellites, working through mobile carriers, and plans a 320-satellite network with service starting in early 2028. (1 product in the atlas)
Founded year is Lynk Global's. The combined company took the name Elveo Mobile when the Lynk and Omnispace merger closed on 2026-08-14.
Products, by altitude
Low Earth orbit · 160–2,000 km
In development
Milestones
- Sep 2026 Elveo signed a partnership with Apex to set up a dedicated spacecraft factory for its direct-to-device constellation, starting in the U.S. Company statement1
- Aug 2026 Lynk Global and Omnispace completed their merger, forming Elveo Mobile. Light Reading reported nine satellites in orbit between them, 60 MHz of S-band spectrum rights, and SES as a significant shareholder. Company statement2
Sources
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