Vodafone joins Deutsche Telekom, Orange and Telefónica to explore joint European satellite spectrum bid

• Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, Orange and Telefónica signed a letter of intent to explore a joint European mobile satellite services spectrum bid.
• The initiative would give all mobile network operators open, non-discriminatory access to offer direct-to-device services.
• Plans call for ground network infrastructure in Europe, with a satellite partner yet to be selected providing the constellation.
• The operators will not invest directly in a satellite constellation; existing satellite partnerships remain unchanged.

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