Starlink and Amazon could snap up EU mobile satellite spectrum

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Coverage diverges in the emphasis placed on the implications of the European Commission's decision. Crypto Briefing highlights the potential challenges for Starlink and Amazon, focusing on the reservation of spectrum for homegrown firms,…

https://www.techradar.com/author/craig-hale· May 27, 2026 · 2:25 PM UTC ·9 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 43 views

Starlink and Amazon could snap up EU mobile satellite spectrum

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Starlink and Amazon are poised to bid for a portion of the EU's mobile satellite spectrum. The European Commission plans to reserve two-thirds of the spectrum for European companies, while the remaining third will be open to non-EU bidders. This move is part of a broader effort to enhance European market share and reduce reliance on US technology firms.

Key facts

▪The EU's 2GHz satellite spectrum will be divided into two-thirds for European companies and one-third for non-European companies.
▪Starlink and Amazon's Leo are expected to compete for the remaining third of the spectrum starting in May 2027.
▪Current contracts held by US firms Viasat and EchoStar will expire in one year, allowing for new bids under the restructured allocation rules.

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5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 30 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.

Centre · 3

▪ Starlink and Amazon cleared to bid for EU mobile satellite spectrum starting 2027 — Crypto Briefing
▪ Starlink, Amazon can bid for EU mobile satellite spectrum, Commission says — Investing.com — News
▪ Starlink and Amazon may be able to buy into EU mobile satellite spectrum plan — Hacker News (Newest)
▪ Exclusive: Starlink and Amazon may be able to buy into EU mobile satellite spectrum plan - Reuters — Google News

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Pro Starlink and Amazon could snap up EU mobile satellite spectrum News By Craig Hale published 27 May 2026 American companies could snap up one-third of EU satellite spectrum When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Unsplash / Evgeny Opanasenko) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter European 2GHz satellite spectrum likely to be divided into European and non-European allocationsStarlink and Amazon Leo could bid for space in the remaining third from May 2027UK and Norway will be permitted to bid for space in the European two-thirds allocationWhile the…

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