SpaceQuartzabout 1 hour ago
Four Telecom Giants Explore Joint Satellite Bid
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Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone signed a letter of intent on Monday to examine a combined offer for upcoming European mobile satellite spectrum. The group aims to counter SpaceX competition and support EU sovereignty by coordinating terrestrial infrastructure rather than funding a satellite constellation directly, while current licenses held by Viasat and EchoStar expire in 2027.
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