Orange Joins Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica, Vodafone to Explore Joint Bid for European Satellite Spectrum

• Orange, Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica and Vodafone signed a letter of intent to explore a joint bid for European mobile satellite spectrum.
• The operators plan European ground infrastructure without directly investing in a satellite constellation, which a partner yet to be selected would provide.
• The initiative would give all mobile operators open, nondiscriminatory access to direct-to-device satellite services, targeting underserved areas and greater network resilience.
• The proposed cooperation does not replace existing satellite partnerships.

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