US threatens Europe with ‘devastating’ retaliation if EU restricts SpaceX’s access to European market
The United States has threatened European companies with devastating retaliation if the European Union restricts American competitors from accessing the European market. US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder issued the warning to the Financial Times, targeting plans by Brussels to reserve satellite-to-phone spectrum for local providers and limit SpaceX. The dispute centers on a specific radio band with US licenses expiring in 2027. Major European telecom groups are simultaneously exploring a joint bid for mobile satellite services spectrum and direct-to-device services to fend off SpaceX.
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- ✓ US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder told the Financial Times that European companies would face devastating retaliation from Washington if Brussels moves forward with plans to restrict American competitors' access to parts of the European market.
- ✓ Four European operators signed a Letter of Intent to explore a joint bid for Mobile Satellite Services spectrum and advance Direct-to-Device services.
What changed
US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder explicitly warned European companies of devastating retaliation if Brussels restricts American market access.
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US Threatens Europe Over Starlink Restrictions
The United States has threatened European companies with devastating retaliation if the European Union restricts American competitors from accessing the European market. US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder issued the warning to the Financial Times, targeting plans by Brussels to reserve satellite-to-phone spectrum for local providers and limit SpaceX. The dispute centers on a specific radio band with US licenses expiring in 2027. Major European telecom groups are simultaneously exploring a joint bid for mobile satellite services spectrum and direct-to-device services to fend off SpaceX.
Why it matters
The standoff highlights rising trade and technological tensions between Washington and Brussels over digital infrastructure and satellite internet dominance. European telecom operators are organizing to protect local market share and advance direct-to-device services against dominant American rivals like Elon Musk's Starlink. This regulatory conflict risks escalating into broader transatlantic commercial friction affecting major corporate entities on both sides.
What is confirmed
- US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder told the Financial Times that European companies would face devastating retaliation from Washington if Brussels moves forward with plans to restrict American competitors' access to parts of the European market.
- Four European operators signed a Letter of Intent to explore a joint bid for Mobile Satellite Services spectrum and advance Direct-to-Device services.
What to watch next
- Decisions by Brussels regarding the allocation and restriction of satellite-to-phone spectrum
- Official responses from European Union regulators to the US retaliation threat
- Progress of the joint bid by European operators for Mobile Satellite Services spectrum ahead of 2027
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