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European Telecom Giants Unite to Compete with Starlink in Satellite Spectrum Bid

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European Telecom Giants Unite to Compete with Starlink in Satellite Spectrum Bid

Four European carriers to explore a joint bid for satellite spectrum

TNW

Four European carriers to explore a joint bid for satellite spectrum

Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone have signed a letter of intent to explore a joint bid for satellite spectrum in Europe. The four companies announced it on Monday in a joint...

Europe's telecom giants chase satellite sovereignty without a fleet

Cryptopolitan

Europe's telecom giants chase satellite sovereignty without a fleet

On October 19, 2026, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone entered into a letter of intent to explore a possible joint bid for the European satellite spectrum. Their goal is to enable...

Major European mobile carriers are teaming up for a ‘direct’ satellite program without Starlink

The Verge

Major European mobile carriers are teaming up for a ‘direct’ satellite program without Starlink

Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone signed a letter of intent saying they're considering a joint bid for spectrum that would support European direct-to-device satellite competition...

Europe’s big four telcos confirm bid for EU satellite spectrum

rapporteur.com

Europe’s big four telcos confirm bid for EU satellite spectrum

But operators have no plan to invest in European satellite constellation yet

European telecoms groups join forces to challenge Elon Musk’s Starlink

Financial Times

European telecoms groups join forces to challenge Elon Musk’s Starlink

Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone to explore joint bid for spectrum to provide mobile satellite coverage

European telco heavyweights explore joint MSS spectrum bid for D2D services

Data Centre Dynamics

European telco heavyweights explore joint MSS spectrum bid for D2D services

In effort to boost Europe's sovereignty

Vodafone, Orange, and others eye European Starlink alternative

TechRadar

Vodafone, Orange, and others eye European Starlink alternative

Starlink has major mobile ambitions, seemingly seeing itself as a true rival to conventional carriers like Verizon and T-Mobile in the US. But over in Europe, mobile operators might look to offer...

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