Four European carriers consider joint satellite spectrum bid against Starlink

Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone signed a letter of intent to explore spectrum for direct-to-device satellite services in Europe. The carriers would provide ground infrastructure, while a separate satellite partner that has not been announced would supply the constellation, according to The Verge. The proposed service would compete with SpaceX's Starlink.

• Light Reading reports the carriers are considering a spectrum bid next year.

Covered by 5 publishers within 6 hours of the first report.

• Light Reading: Europe's big telcos explore joint satellite spectrum bid to rival Starlink

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FT Financial Times European telecoms groups join forces to challenge Musk’s Starlink 7:22 AM

VG The Verge Major European mobile carriers are teaming up for a ‘direct’ satellite program without Starlink · Stevie Bonifield 10:24 AM

TRD TechRadar Vodafone, Orange, and others eye European Starlink alternative · James Rogerson 10:44 AM

LR Light Reading Europe's big telcos explore joint satellite spectrum bid to rival Starlink · Michelle Donegan 11:54 AM

TNW The Next Web Four European carriers to explore a joint bid for satellite spectrum · Darius Popa 12:54 PM

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