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Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone explore joint bid for European satellite spectrum

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The four operators signed a letter of intent to explore bidding together for European mobile satellite service spectrum in the 2-GHz band and to seek a satellite partner. The proposed collaboration aims to support sovereign direct-to-device connectivity as the carriers respond to competition from satellite services such as Starlink.

Discovered 2026-10-19T03:04:24.527398-07:00 | 2026-10-19T03:04:24.527398-07:00

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  • A joint bid could give the four operators a coordinated route to spectrum for direct-to-device services, while the satellite partner and final consortium structure remain undecided.
  • The initiative puts spectrum access and partnership choices at the center of Europe’s effort to develop sovereign satellite connectivity amid competition from Starlink.

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