EU reserves two-thirds of 2GHz satellite spectrum for European firms
The European Commission is planning to reserve approximately two-thirds of the 2GHz mobile satellite spectrum for European companies. This decision could impact non-EU rivals like Starlink and Amazon, who are reportedly vying for access to this spectrum. The article does not specify what the remaining one-third of the spectrum would be used for, nor does it detail any specific actions by Starlink or Amazon beyond their reported interest.
Key Takeaways
- European companies would get around two-thirds of the 2GHz mobile satellite spectrum under the European Commission plan.
- Starlink and Amazon are reportedly vying for access to the 2GHz mobile satellite spectrum.
- The article does not specify how the remaining one-third of the spectrum would be used.
- The report frames the move as a regulatory decision by the European Commission, not a commercial auction announcement.
Why It Matters
The immediate effect is a tighter allocation of the 2GHz mobile satellite band in Europe, with roughly two-thirds reserved for European companies. That directly shapes who can compete for spectrum access, and it puts Starlink and Amazon on the outside of a policy designed by the European Commission. The article gives no detail on the remaining one-third or on any formal bidding process, so the key next signal is whether the Commission clarifies how that leftover spectrum will be assigned.
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