Deutsche Telekom will partner with SpaceX’s Starlink to deliver Europe’s first direct‑to‑device (D2D) mobile service using Starlink Mobile V2 and SpaceX’s recently acquired MSS spectrum, closing coverage gaps across 10 countries, supporting more than 140 million subscribers and targeting a 2028 launch.
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This turns D2D from product development into a planned commercial rollout: the deal targets a 2028 launch across 10 countries and aims to reach 140M+ subscribers, materially advancing Starlink’s consumer strategy and revenue mix ([source:59f8e519]).
The service will operate in SpaceX’s MSS spectrum acquired last year, a move that amplifies existing regulatory and digital‑sovereignty questions as LEO operators push into licensed mobile bands ([source:02d33f47]) and follows Starlink’s recent state funding and capacity discussions ([source:53487541]).
For European operators and infrastructure planners, satellite‑to‑mobile integration explicitly targets remaining coverage "white spots," changing wholesale roaming, rural connectivity economics and spectrum planning across national markets ([source:59f8e519]).
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