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Major European Telcos Plan Joint Bid for Mobile Satellite Spectrum

1 report, 1 independent Updated Mon 00:00
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What happened

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Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone signed a letter of intent to explore a joint bid for Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) spectrum in Europe. The telcos aim to support a sovereign direct-to-device (D2D) ecosystem and gain greater control over regional D2D services. They plan to jointly hold spectrum licenses and develop terrestrial infrastructure, partnering with a satellite network operator, rather than investing in constellations.

From telecomtv.com

Why it matters

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The joint bid comes as EchoStar's licenses expire, prompting the European Commission to prepare spectrum reallocation. This initiative seeks to meet customer demand for universal coverage in underserved areas and strengthen regional resilience.

From telecomtv.com

Who's involved

  • Deutsche TelekomParticipating in the joint bid for Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) spectrum in Europe.
  • EchoStarGlobal satellite services provider whose current MSS licenses are expiring in Europe.
  • European CommissionExecutive branch preparing the reallocation of MSS spectrum licenses in Europe.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • ArianeGroupSpeculative

    Might see increased demand for sovereign space services to support the new constellation.

  • CitigroupSpeculative

    May experience market price changes due to Deutsche Telekom's strategic MSS bid strengthening future revenue.

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