Tamuning, Guam (May 30, 2025) — DOCOMO PACIFIC and Lynk Global, LLC (“Lynk”) are proud to announce the successful completion of the latest phase in their strategic partnership: the first recorded SMS sent to space from the Marianas. This breakthrough marks a historic moment for the Marianas and a significant advancement in the partners’ shared goal to bring satellite-direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity to underserved and remote areas in the region.
As announced in their May 2nd press release, DOCOMO PACIFIC and Lynk have been collaborating following a license modification from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which enables Lynk to provide commercial services in the United States. With successful testing now complete on both Apple and Android-based handsets, the two companies will now move toward finalizing plans for the initial commercial launch.
“This milestone proves that reliable satellite-direct-to-device messaging is not only possible, but practical, for island communities like ours. Beyond extending everyday connectivity, Lynk will also be used to provide backup services to customers when natural disasters hit and knock out the ground network to enhance network resilience in this region of the world.”
The test, conducted in coordination with Lynk’s engineering team, highlights the potential of satellite-to-phone communication in regions that are often challenged by topography and infrastructure limitations.
“This successful test in the Marianas represents another major step in Lynk’s mission to connect everyone, everywhere. It validates the powerful combination of our technology and DOCOMO PACIFIC’s regional leadership. Together, we are demonstrating that even the most remote parts of the world can be part of the global communications network.”
DOCOMO PACIFIC and Lynk Global will continue to collaborate closely over the coming weeks to finalize operational frameworks and ensure their readiness for commercial deployment, focusing on providing seamless integration, reliability, and an exceptional customer experience.
DOCOMO PACIFIC’s promise to deliver on its vision of Tomorrow’s Islands, Today, remains at the forefront of everything they do. For more information on this partnership, you can email Jared Roberto, DOCOMO PACIFIC’s Public Relations Manager, at pr@docomopacific.com.
DOCOMO PACIFIC X Lynk Global conducts field testing with Apple and Android Handsets
In Photo (from left): Gene Ramos, Mobile Field Operations Technician, DOCOMO PACIFIC, and Ralph Cabello, Technical Account Manager – APAC, Lynk Global, LLC
About DOCOMO PACIFIC
DOCOMO PACIFIC is your locally rooted quad-play provider in the Marianas. As a wholly owned subsidiary of NTT DOCOMO, Japan’s leading mobile network, we proudly invest in Guam and the CNMI, powering homes and businesses with 5 GIG symmetrical Fiber internet, 5G LTE, telephone services, and the dTV+ entertainment app. Our enterprise solutions also include Information Technology and Managed Services, FirstNet, MaxTrack Fleet Tracking, and various carrier services. Together, we’re driven by community, focused on growth, and always being by your side. We are committed to bringing you Tomorrow’s Islands, Today. Learn more at www.docomopacific.com.
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