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Joint telco bid for Mobile Satellite Services spectrum

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated oct 23

The latest in this situation

  1. Telcos signed LoI for shared spectrum bid, proposing spectrum division.
  2. Vodafone and Deutsche Telekom are seeking a joint bid for mobile satellite services.
  3. Deutsche Telekom and other telcos plan a joint bid for MSS spectrum as EchoStar's current licenses expire, prompting the European Commission to prepare reallocation.

How it started

European Telcos Plan Joint Bid for Mobile Satellite Spectrum

2 reports, 2 independent, last reported Oct 23. The briefing below covers this first event.

AI-generated briefing. Brind wrote this from the reports listed below and has updated it as the story developed. It can be wrong. Each section says how much you can rely on it, and the sources are linked so you can check.

What happened

Some supportReported by 2 outlets

Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, Telefónica, and Orange signed a letter of intent to explore a shared bid for mobile satellite services spectrum in Europe. This plan follows the expiration of EchoStar's current licenses in May 2027. The European Commission is preparing a proposal that would reserve one-third of the 2 GHz band for government services and allocate the remaining two-thirds commercially.

From econotimes.com, telecomtv.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The carriers intend to jointly hold spectrum licenses and develop terrestrial infrastructure to support a regional Direct-to-Device (D2D) ecosystem. This model aims to provide universal coverage in underserved areas and strengthen the resilience of public networks.

From econotimes.com, telecomtv.com

Who's involved

  • Deutsche TelekomOne of the four major European carriers planning the joint spectrum bid.
  • VodafoneOne of the four major European carriers planning the joint spectrum bid.
  • TelefónicaOne of the four major European carriers planning the joint spectrum bid.
  • European CommissionPreparing a new spectrum division framework for the European region.
  • EchoStarHolds current operational licenses whose expiration prompts the joint bid.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • Deutsche TelekomSpeculative

    Deutsche Telekom could see changes in revenue and competitive position due to the European Commission's new spectrum framework.

  • VodafoneSpeculative

    Vodafone could see changes in revenue and competitive position due to the European Commission's new spectrum framework.

  • TelefónicaSpeculative

    Telefónica could see changes in revenue and competitive position due to the European Commission's new spectrum framework.

  • AST SpaceMobileSpeculative

    AST SpaceMobile might see increased demand for satellite partners to support the D2D service model.

How it developed

Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.
  1. Telcos signed LoI for shared spectrum bid, proposing spectrum division.1 source
  2. Vodafone and Deutsche Telekom are seeking a joint bid for mobile satellite services.Sub-event
  3. Telcos plan joint bid for MSS spectrum as EchoStar licenses expire in Europe.1 source

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