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Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Vodafone and Telefonica Weigh a Joint Satellite Bid

7 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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7 September 2026

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technology

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Telecom & Connectivity

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Europe

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Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Vodafone, and Telefonica are in talks to form a consortium to bid for 2 GHz of satellite spectrum reserved by the EU to establish a local satellite-to-mobile service, aiming to compete with Starlink's dominance in Europe.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

European telecom founders face a rare chance to access satellite spectrum through a joint bid, bypassing their rivalry. Deciding whether to back the consortium or lean on existing Starlink deals will shape your market access beyond terrestrial connectivity.

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