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European telcos back satellite direct-to-device potential but cannot size the market

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Deutsche Telekom, Liberty Mobile, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone see promise in satellite direct-to-device services but acknowledge that the market’s scale and profitability remain unclear. Their assessment highlights the commercial uncertainty facing operators and satellite partners pursuing connectivity that reaches standard mobile devices from orbit.

Discovered 2026-09-25T10:20:08.092191-07:00 | 2026-09-25T10:20:08.092191-07:00

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  • Five major European telecommunications groups see potential in satellite direct-to-device connectivity, signaling continued industry interest in extending mobile coverage from orbit.
  • The companies say they cannot yet determine the market’s size or profitability, underscoring the unresolved business case for satellite-to-phone services and the risks facing prospective operators and satellite partners.

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