European telecom groups mull bid for mobile satellite spectrum

By Reuters News

- Deutsche Telekom DTEGn.DE, Orange ORAN.PA, Telefonica TEF.MC and Vodafone VOD.L have agreed to explore a joint bid for the future allocation of spectrum for mobile satellite services in Europe, the network operators said on Monday.

  • The aim is to meet customer demand for universal coverage in underserved areas, strengthen the resilience of public networks and protect critical communications.

  • The four companies plan to establish key ground infrastructure as well as important coordination and control functions in Europe, they said.

  • They will not invest directly in a satellite constellation, which will be provided by a satellite partner still to be selected.

  • The letter of intent to explore a potential joint bid for MSS spectrum does not replace existing satellite partnerships.

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