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Satellite Connect Europe files for 344-satellite direct-to-device network backed by Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile

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Satellite Connect Europe has filed with the International Telecommunication Union for a 344-satellite constellation designed to provide direct-to-device connectivity across Europe. The network is backed by Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile, signaling a potential expansion of satellite-enabled mobile services in the region.

Discovered 2026-09-28T02:15:15.206209-07:00 | 2026-09-28T02:15:15.206209-07:00

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  • The ITU filing outlines a planned 344-satellite European direct-to-device network, adding a significant prospective constellation to the satellite communications pipeline.
  • Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile’s backing links the proposal to established mobile and satellite operators pursuing satellite-to-phone connectivity.
  • The filing provides an early regulatory signal for future European coverage, spectrum coordination and competitive dynamics in direct-to-device services.

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