GoKawiilFour European telecoms form alliance to develop satellite-to-phone service
Four major European telecommunications companies have announced a partnership to explore direct-to-device satellite connectivity for mobile phones. The effort is positioned as a potential rival to Elon Musk's Starlink, which already offers similar satellite-based phone connectivity in some markets.
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The move suggests European carriers want to avoid depending on a single, US-based provider for satellite connectivity infrastructure that could become critical to mobile networks. It could also signal growing concern in Europe about strategic reliance on companies controlled by foreign billionaires for essential communications technology.
- Four major European telecom firms are collaborating on direct-to-device satellite tech.
- The initiative is framed as a competitive response to Starlink's satellite phone services.
- The partnership reflects broader European interest in reducing dependence on US satellite providers.
Source: gizmodo.com, 2026-10-19
Published there as: “Europe Doesn’t Want Elon Musk’s SpaceX to Hold Its Phone Networks Hostage”
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