European Commission plans 2027 spectrum competition for D2D services

This gives the EU a concrete timetable for allocating spectrum tied to direct-to-device connectivity, which matters because spectrum access is the key regulatory step in making D2D services viable. The move also signals that the European Commission is treating D2D as a distinct spectrum category, not an afterthought inside broader wireless policy. For media and streaming companies tracking new distribution paths, the specific marker to watch is the 2027 competition itself: who is allowed to bid, and which spectrum block is ultimately assigned.