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🛰️ New Better Satellite World Podcast: Accelerate Change, Episode 1 - Signal Anywhere: Direct-to-Device Connectivity with Lynk Global In SSPI’s new Accelerate Change podcast series, sponsored by SES Satellites, we explore how creative collaboration is transforming the pace of innovation across the space and satellite industry. SES is championing a new era – one where partnerships, agile technologies, and bold ideas are breaking old cycles and building a more connected future. Through conversations with leaders in cloud, telecommunications, sustainability, and space infrastructure, we dive into the stories shaping the next frontier of global connectivity. In this first episode of the series, we hear from Amy Mehlman, Executive Vice President and Chief Global Affairs Officer at Lynk Global. Amy has shaped telecom and space policy for nearly thirty years—from Congress to the FCC, from multinationals to NewSpace startups. Today, she’s helping guide a company that’s redefining who can connect and how, through a new model of global access. In this episode, Amy and SSPI's Tamara Bond-Williams explore how unmodified mobile phones can connect directly to satellites: no towers or special hardware needed. 🔗 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gB98EXEb 🔗 Youtube video: https://lnkd.in/grCNvQ7R #sspipodcast #bettersatelliteworld #sspi

Two thought-provoking sessions kicked off today’s agenda at #D2DPolicyEU in Brussels. 1️⃣ Session 1 explored the emerging deployment models for D2D - comparing IMT and MSS spectrum approaches, examining business models, and discussing the competitive and collaborative dynamics between MNOs and satellite operators. On the panel: - Moderator: Amit Nagpal, Partner, Aetha Consulting - Alexander Kühn, Head of Section – International & National Spectrum Management, Bundesnetzagentur - Ben Wreschner, Group Regulatory Policy Director, Vodafone - Hazem Moakkit, Vice President, Spectrum Strategy, Intelsat - Juan Cacace, Director, Government Affairs, Space and Connectivity Lead, Access Partnership - Amy Mehlman, EVP and Chief Global Affairs Officer, Lynk Global 2️⃣ Session 2 then tackled the European regulatory landscape - unpacking the RSPG’s upcoming opinion on D2D connectivity and looking at what it will take to build a harmonised policy framework across Europe. The panel covered key regulatory considerations such as spectrum allocation, cross-border coordination, innovation versus interference protection, and ensuring a fair and competitive market. Speakers included: - Moderator: Herman Schepers, Founder & Managing Director, Policy Impact Partners - Jonas Wessel, Co-Chair, Strategic Spectrum Matters Working Group, RSPG - Gerasimos Sofianatos, Head of Unit for Spectrum Policy, European Commission - Carol Sosa Leguizamón, Spectrum Policy Director, GSMA - L. Barbee Ponder IV, General Counsel and Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Globalstar - Laurent Bodusseau, Vice President, European Government & Regulatory Affairs, Viasat More great sessions to come this afternoon — stay tuned!

Only two weeks until the D2D Policy Forum, launching on 1 July in Brussels and held back-to-back with the #EUSpaceForum on 2-3 July. The inaugural forum promises en exciting line-up of high-level speakers from organisations such as the European Commission, International Telecommunication Union, European Space Agency - ESA and more. Don't miss out on key discussions on Direct-to-Device connectivity advancements, including these crucial topics: ‣ Developing an EU-level policy approach to D2D ‣ Recommendations from the recent RSPG opinion ‣ Building the global D2D ecosystem ‣ Scaling D2D - aligning innovation & standards ‣ Business models and ecosystem dynamics ‣ Emerging use cases and solutions Register today to secure your place: https://lnkd.in/emFXQqBR #D2DPolicyEU

Only two weeks until the D2D Policy Forum, launching on 1 July in Brussels and held back-to-back with the #EUSpaceForum on 2-3 July. The inaugural forum promises en exciting line-up of high-level speakers from organisations such as the European Commission, International Telecommunication Union, European Space Agency - ESA and more. Don't miss out on key discussions on Direct-to-Device connectivity advancements, including these crucial topics: ‣ Developing an EU-level policy approach to D2D ‣ Recommendations from the recent RSPG opinion ‣ Building the global D2D ecosystem ‣ Scaling D2D - aligning innovation & standards ‣ Business models and ecosystem dynamics ‣ Emerging use cases and solutions Register today to secure your place: https://lnkd.in/emFXQqBR #D2DPolicyEU

Join us Tuesday, June 17 at #SES's DC office for an insightful panel hosted by SSPI Mid-Atlantic: Our George Giagtzoglou, Vice President of Strategy & Marketing, will be speaking on SSPI's “Hybrid Connectivity: How D2D Will Reshape Telecom” panel alongside Amy Mehlman, Vice President and Chief Global Affairs Officer of Lynk. The conversation will explore how direct-to-device (D2D) communications is transforming the telecom landscape. From business models and regulatory challenges to ecosystem partnerships and future deployment, the panel will dive deep into the strategic and commercial implications of D2D connectivity. Don't miss this discussion on the future of always-on, everywhere connectivity. 🛰️ 📲 Register 👉 bit.ly/45rIb5w #D2D #HybridConnectivity #TelecomInnovation #SSPI #SatelliteTech #Strategy #Spectrum #ConnectivityEverywhere #FutureOfTelecom #PanelDiscussion #Omnispace #D2D SSPI Luxembourg Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) SES Satellites Lynk

As satellite and mobile network operators join forces to reach the world’s unserved and underserved populations, a new era of Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity is emerging — one that promises to reshape telecom as we know it. We invite you to an engaging panel discussion with industry leaders as they explore the evolution of the #D2D market from the unique perspectives of satellite and mobile operator and the end user. 📅 Date: Tuesday, June 17 🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM 📍Location: SES Satellites DC Office 🥂 Light refreshments will be served 🎟️ Register Today: https://lnkd.in/g95m8cR6