There is an existing aerospace startup company called Lynk that wants to launch powerful cell tower technology into space that should enable more seamless connectivity around the globe! Although this may seem like far-out goals, Lynk has already achieved what once seemed impossible by sending the first-ever text message from space to an android phone!
There is an existing video on Vimeo that shows the process of how this all happened! In the video, you will see how the device received the very first text message from space!
How the company was able to achieve this
The company Lynk is a company with ambitious plans but has already achieved one of the things which seemed quite impossible. Lynk was able to send a text from a low Earth orbit satellite straight towards an unmodified Android phone on Earth way back February 24.
The fourth cell tower was able to launch into space with the help of SpaceX. The two companies seem to be on the same page of providing better connectivity for humanity that makes it not surprising that these two work together hand in hand for the betterment of humanity.
Lynk's competition
Although Lynk's plans sound unique, they are not the only ones with these goals in mind! There are other companies that are trying to bring cell connectivity into space in hopes of boosting connectivity around the globe.
So far, Lynk was the first of many other companies to be able to successfully send a text using its very own technology from a satellite all the way to an unmodified android phone. Lynk is currently working with about 30 different mobile network operators in order to bring this type of technology to the market.
Lynk has high hopes for their work
According to Charles Miller, the co-founder of Lynk, "With the permission of regulators, we are confident that we can bring a world-first solution to the market to tens-of-millions of people by the end of 2020." It only shows how confident Lynk was in its mission to bring a better connection to the whole world.
With powerful goals as well as powerful partners, Lynk's chances of achieving these goals are quite possible.
Lynk is looking towards innovation for cheaper services
The whole point of Lynk's plan is to provide the most cost-effective way for mobile devices to be connected around the globe. Lynk, along with its investors, shares a strong belief that when the time comes that they can finally deploy their commercial services, their goal will become a reality!
Another recent accomplishment for Lynk
A bit earlier this month, Lynk was able to launch its fourth satellite cell tower into space with the help of SpaceX by attaching it to the SpaceX CRS-20 mission. By being able to utilize the spacecraft, Lynk will become able to expand its testing into additional countries this coming Summer.
