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European Telecom Giants Form Alliance to Counter Starlink in Satellite Spectrum Bid

Orange, Deutsche Telekom, Telefonica, and Vodafone have formed an alliance to jointly bid in a European tender for mobile satellite service frequencies, directly responding to competitive pressure from Starlink. The move signals a coordinated industry effort to secure spectrum and counter Starlink's market dominance in satellite communications. The outcome of the tender and the alliance's bid strategy remain uncertain, but this marks a significant strategic shift for European telecom operators.

Le Mondeabout 10 hours agoFR, DE, ES, GBCredibility 50%View source

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European Telcos Form Alliance to Counter Starlink in 2 GHz Spectrum Bid

Orange, Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica, and Vodafone have confirmed the formation of a consortium to bid for Europe's 2 GHz direct-to-device spectrum. This alliance is a direct response to competitive pressure from US players like Starlink, aiming to ensure coverage in 'white areas' and assert European telecom sovereignty. The outcome of the spectrum allocation and the alliance's bid strategy remain uncertain.

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