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Satellite operators expand direct-to-device services and customer-owned constellation platforms

SES and Elveo Mobile are expanding their European collaboration, including plans for D2D satellite production and a regional LEO supply chain. Separately, Viasat and Space42 are forming the Equatys connectivity platform, while three new satellite platforms target governments and companies building customer-owned communications and computing constellations.

Discovered 2026-09-15T01:06:31.947788-07:00 | 2026-09-15T01:06:31.947788-07:00

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The announcements point to a broader shift toward direct-to-device connectivity, with SES and Elveo Mobile targeting expanded European D2D services and local satellite production.
Viasat and Space42 say Equatys will combine relationships with more than 400 mobile operators and access to more than 100 MHz of globally coordinated MSS spectrum, creating a foundation for scaled D2D deployment.
New platforms for customer-owned communications and computing constellations could give governments and companies an alternative to leasing capacity from third-party satellite networks.

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