TAMPA, Fla. — Four of Europe’s largest cellular operators said Oct. 19 they are seeking a satellite partner to deploy sovereign direct-to-device services, after signing a letter of intent to explore a joint bid for spectrum needed to provide D2D connectivity from space.

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Jason Rainbow writes about satellite telecom, finance and commercial markets for SpaceNews. He has spent more than a decade covering the global space industry as a business journalist. Previously, he was Group Editor-in-Chief for Finance Information Group,…
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