Major European carriers plan direct-to-device satellite service to rival Starlink

Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone have signed a letter of intent to jointly bid for spectrum supporting a direct-to-device satellite service in Europe. This initiative aims to compete with SpaceX's Starlink by managing ground infrastructure while partnering with an unannounced satellite provider for the constellation. The collaboration marks a significant move by European carriers to establish satellite connectivity independent of Starlink.

Originally published by theverge