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Telecoms negotiate joint bid for EU’s 2GHz satellite spectrum

9/7/2026

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Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Vodafone and Telefonica are negotiating a joint bid for the EU’s 2 GHz satellite spectrum.
The EU will auction the band after current licenses expire in 2027.
The EU will reserve one-third for European-controlled operators.
The EU will set aside another third for sovereign communications via IRIS² built by SES, Eutelsat and Hispasat.

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Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Vodafone and Telefonica are negotiating a joint bid for the EU’s 2 GHz satellite spectrum.
The EU will auction the band after current licenses expire in 2027.
The EU will reserve one-third for European-controlled operators.
The EU will set aside another third for sovereign communications via IRIS² built by SES, Eutelsat and Hispasat.