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Coverage dated October 19, 2026

Europe Doesn’t Want Elon Musk’s SpaceX to Hold Its Phone Networks Hostage

Headline from Gizmodo

Four major European telecom companies are teaming up to explore direct-to-device mobile services that could compete with Starlink.

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  1. Bloomberg

    Europe’s Top Carriers Explore Satellite Group to Fend Off SpaceX (opens Bloomberg)

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    Some of Europe’s biggest mobile operators agreed to create a consortium that will bid on satellite spectrum and offer direct-to-mobile service as they try to stave off competition from Elon Musk’s Starlink service.

  2. Gizmodo

    Europe Doesn’t Want Elon Musk’s SpaceX to Hold Its Phone Networks Hostage (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    Four major European telecom companies are teaming up to explore direct-to-device mobile services that could compete with Starlink.

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