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Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica and Vodafone Plan Joint Satellite Spectrum Bid to Expand Direct-to-Device Services in Europe

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Four of Europe’s leading telecom operators — Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone — have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to explore a joint bid for Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) spectrum in Europe, aiming to accelerate Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite connectivity, improve mobile coverage and strengthen Europe’s digital sovereignty. The proposed collaboration could create a […]

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Europe's four largest mobile operators - Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone - are considering submitting a joint bid for the future European allocation of mobile satellite service (MSS) frequency bands, the companies announced on Monday.

·Budapest, Hungary
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They signed a letter of intent to study a possible joint bid on the future spectrum allocation for Mobile Satellite Services in EuropeEurope looks at space against the safety risk of submarine cables and the power of Elon Musk with Starlink Four major European telecommunications operators, including Telefónica, are going to bid for the European satellite competition to seek to compete with Elon Musk's Starlink system. Deutsche Telekom, Orange, T…

·Madrid, Spain
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Germany's mobile phone networks are getting better and better, and companies are investing billions. But in some places mobile phone remains a weak point. Now, network operators are looking up.

·Düsseldorf, Germany
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Germany's mobile phone networks are getting better and better, and companies are investing billions. But in some places mobile phone remains a weak point. Now, network operators are looking up.

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Europe’s four largest telecommunications operators sign a letter of intent to study a common offer for the spectrum of Mobile Satellite Services

·Madrid, Spain
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The major European telecos join together to compete with Starlink in the business of satellite connectivity. Telefónica, Orange, Vodafone and Deutsche Telekom have signed "a letter of intent to study a possible joint bid on future spectrum allocation for mobile satellite services (MSS) in Europe", they have announced.The aim is to remove the American Starlink, from the tycoon Elon Musk, the leading position he currently appears to have in satell…

·Madrid, Spain
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Expansión broke the news in Madrid, Spain on Monday, October 19, 2026.
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