D-Link Enters SpaceX Supply Chain, Secures Order for 20,000 Network Switches

D-Link Corporation announced yesterday (July 8) that it has successfully entered the supply chain of SpaceX, the world’s leading low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite operator. The company has secured a major order for 20,000 network switches, with shipments scheduled to begin in September. D-Link has also won the favor of a German broadband and telecommunications operator, enabling it to participate in a highly significant telecommunications deployment project.

D-Link (TWSE: 2332) stated that amid rapidly changing global geopolitical conditions, the company remains committed to its brand promise and emphasizes its core value as a provider of “resilient, secure, and trustworthy networking equipment.” By actively expanding into critical global infrastructure markets, D-Link has begun to see tangible results. As new orders, including those from SpaceX, start shipping, the company expects stronger operational performance and a continued expansion of its international market share.

D-Link noted that both markets and consumers are placing increasing importance on cybersecurity protection and equipment reliability within international supply chains. Through its strategic expansion into the global high-end critical infrastructure market, the company has secured two landmark customized projects in Europe and the United States. These achievements, supported by strong technical capabilities and proven shipment performance, are expected to further strengthen consumer trust in the D-Link brand.

In the U.S. critical infrastructure market, D-Link leveraged its advanced R&D capabilities and strong compliance credentials to successfully enter the key supply chain of SpaceX.

The company said it will provide dedicated network switches for data exchange nodes used in the Starlink LEO satellite network service. Shipments will begin in September, with an estimated volume of around 20,000 units. This order demonstrates D-Link’s strength in communications environments that demand extremely high stability and represents an important milestone for Taiwan’s “clean supply chain” in entering the world’s top-tier LEO satellite sector.

D-Link explained that aerospace-grade communications require the highest standards of information security and geopolitical risk management. Therefore, all products for this project are manufactured in Taiwan and fully comply with the strictest requirements of the NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) and TAA (Trade Agreements Act). The NDAA prohibits the procurement of certain Chinese-brand telecommunications equipment, while the TAA requires products to be manufactured in the United States or other approved countries.

D-Link has also achieved a significant breakthrough in Europe’s core telecommunications market by partnering with a leading German cross-sector broadband and telecom network operator on a strategically important deployment project.

The company said it will leverage the performance and quality advantages of “Made in Taiwan” manufacturing to supply 4G FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) devices designed specifically for high-density urban communication environments. Shipments are expected to begin at the end of this year, with a total volume of 50,000 units, helping the customer deploy flexible, high-bandwidth metropolitan network infrastructure.

D-Link explained that the 4G FWA devices will primarily be bundled with dedicated mobile data plans for business and consumer users whose laptops do not have built-in SIM modules, allowing them to access mobile internet services anytime and anywhere. The devices will also serve as temporary internet solutions for new fixed-line broadband customers before their physical lines are officially activated, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity.

“In a rapidly changing global environment, security and peace of mind are the strongest foundations for sustainable business development,” said D-Link CEO Chang Chia-Jui.

He added that despite ongoing price competition in the market, D-Link remains committed to its core values and continues to build networking equipment to the highest standards. Winning consecutive orders from leading international companies in both Europe and the United States proves that D-Link’s technology and quality have reached world-class levels. The company will continue to serve as a reliable communications partner for customers worldwide.

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This English version is translated and adapted from the original Chinese article published by Yahoo News Taiwan on July 8, 2026.