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

(AWP Alliance News) - Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, Orange and Telefónica signed a letter of intent to explore a joint bid for Mobile Satellite Services spectrum in Europe. The initiative aims to give all mobile network operators open, non-discriminatory access to direct-to-device satellite services.

The partners plan to establish ground infrastructure and critical coordination functions in Europe without investing directly in a satellite constellation. A satellite partner yet to be selected would provide the constellation.

The initiative does not replace existing satellite partnerships.

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