European Telecom Operators Coordinate on Spectrum for Direct-to-Device Services

European Telecom Operators Coordinate on Spectrum for Direct-to-Device Services

European telecommunications groups Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone have signed a letter of intent to explore a potential joint bid for future Mobile Satellite Services spectrum rights in Europe. The initiative aims to advance direct-to-device satellite connectivity, which would allow compatible mobile devices to connect to satellites when terrestrial network coverage is unavailable or limited.