MOBILITY EVERYWHERE

Space42 and Viasat to Launch Equatys Venture with Access to World’s Largest Coordinated Spectrum Block for Global Direct to Device Services


Enables global delivery of D2D services wherever terrestrial networks are not available.

Creates industry-first space tower company model, implementing shared space and ground Non-Terrestrial-Network (NTN) infrastructure, lowering capital costs and improving spectrum utilization for all participants.

Facilitates evolution of existing Mobile Satellite Services to a 5G network environment.

TowerCo Infrastructure Model

 
Equatys will operate as a lean infrastructure provider using a shared multi-tenant model that reduces redundant investments while delivering cost-efficient capacity to ecosystem participants. This approach complements terrestrial networks and creates sustainable growth opportunities across the industry.

The venture will create a win-win playing field for all stakeholders rather than a winner-takes-all alternative. By offering a compelling proposition through shared multi-orbit infrastructure, participants will benefit from scale advantages while reducing individual investment risk. The platform is designed to enable operators to grow profitably, allow governments to own and operate infrastructure to maintain national data sovereignty, and allow local space industries to participate in space and ground technology development and manufacturing. The 5G open architecture platform will be developed in alignment with 3GPP framework.
 
Equatys will operate and manage as a neutral “space tower” company providing the lowest-cost space and ground infrastructure that licensed operators can share, allowing multiple independent operators to utilize on a single global system the spectrum blocks that are currently used on separate satellite systems.

 

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Ecosystem Value Creation

Device Manufacturers

Device manufacturers gain global connectivity differentiation through standardized integration, avoiding proprietary partnerships while enabling built-in global connectivity features.
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Government & Regulators

Governments receive sovereign infrastructure deployment options that maintain national data sovereignty. The standards-based model allows local space industries to participate in technology development and manufacturing.

Licenced Operators

Licensed operators benefit from the use of multiple spectrum blocks for increased performance and cost efficiency. The platform provides the lowest unit cost of capacity while incentivizing additional licensed operators to join the ecosystem.

Mobile Operators (MNOs) & OEMs

Mobile Network Operators extend coverage with reduced capital expenditure, lower airtime pricing, and increased demand for advanced satellite services.
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Partners & Enterprises

End users gain consistent coverage for safety, communication, and essential services globally where terrestrial networks do not exist.

 

Strategic Governance and Global Sustainability

 

Equatys is expected to be governed under a strategic framework that aligns with its mission to support long-term, sustainable, and inclusive global communications infrastructure. The shared infrastructure approach is designed to lower the environmental footprint of satellite deployments by servicing capacity needs with fewer satellites, more efficient systems and maximizing the use of space resources. Equatys promotes sovereign infrastructure models that empower governments to maintain national control, while also supporting local space industry participation in both technology development and manufacturing.

 

 

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