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Four European telecom groups explore joint bid for mobile-satellite spectrum

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Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone have agreed to explore a joint bid for future European spectrum allocations for mobile satellite services. The move brings four major network operators together around access to spectrum, though the companies have not announced a bid or disclosed its scope.

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

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  • The discussions bring four of Europe’s largest telecom groups into a potential coordinated effort to secure spectrum for mobile satellite services, a resource central to deploying satellite connectivity.
  • The companies are only exploring a joint bid; no allocation, bid terms or service plans are specified, so the initiative remains at an early stage.

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