Major European mobile carriers are teaming up for a ‘direct’ satellite program without Starlink — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-european-mobile-carriers-are-teaming-up-for-a-direct-satellite-program-without-starlinkContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. European Carriers Team Up for Satellite Program to Rival Starlinkhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-european-mobile-carriers-are-teaming-up-for-a-direct-satellite-program-without-starlinkhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-european-mobile-carriers-are-teaming-up-for-a-direct-satellite-program-without-starlink#u150062Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:17:00 +0000Four major European mobile operators have signed a letter of intent to explore a joint bid for mobile satellite spectrum, aiming to build a direct-to-device competitor to SpaceX's Starlink. Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone are backing the initiative to strengthen Europe's connectivity sovereignty, security, and resilience. The collaborative effort seeks to ensure responsible European governance of critical space infrastructure, provide open access for all mobile network operators, and reduce market fragmentation while expanding consumer choice across the continent.W