PARIS —Satellite fleet operators Viasat Inc. and Space42 are pooling their combined 100 MHz-plus of globally harmonized mobile satellite (MSS) spectrum and inviting other MSS spectrum holders to join them in a bid to lower direct-to-device (D2D) costs while accommodating national sovereignty concerns.
The two companies said they have both committed to the venture but hope to win partners — including regional satellite operators and mobile network operators — that share their view that the global D2D market cannot be left to SpaceX and perhaps a . . .
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