Telefónica sees satellite connectivity complementing, not replacing, terrestrial networks

• Telefónica’s industry analysis sees satellite connectivity complementing terrestrial networks, not replacing their capacity or indoor coverage.
• Telecom operators are critical to integrating satellite services, with European sovereignty depending on control over service delivery rather than satellite ownership alone.
• A joint initiative with Deutsche Telekom, Orange and Vodafone explores a potential bid for European Mobile Satellite Services spectrum.
• Proposed spectrum rules should allow applicants without satellite infrastructure to qualify through binding capacity agreements, provided they retain sufficient service control.
• Europe needs sustained private investment and public funding to scale sovereign connectivity capabilities across the value chain.

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