Via SatelliteRachel Jewett

Orange expands direct-to-device partnerships with AST SpaceMobile and U.S. constellations

Orange has advanced its direct-to-device strategy by signing partnership agreements with AST SpaceMobile and additional U.S. satellite-constellation operators, broadening commercial D2D options while pressing partners for guarantees on the security, resilience, and commercial launch timelines of satellite-based mobile services in Europe.

2026-03-02T13:33:31.538788-08:00
CNBCKai Nicol-Schwarz

Starlink to partner with Deutsche Telekom to launch satellite mobile service in Europe

By CNBC: The service will go live in 2028. It comes as Starlink's owner, SpaceX, gears up for an IPO.

2026-03-02T06:28:03.787156-08:00