Starlink and Amazon eye EU mobile satellite spectrum as Brussels reserves two-thirds for homegrown firms
The European Commission is set to propose a new allocation of mobile satellite spectrum in the 2 GHz band, reserving two-thirds for European companies. This move aims to enhance digital sovereignty while allowing major players like Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper to compete for the remaining third. The proposal is part of a strategic approach to support the EU's IRIS² satellite program, which aims to provide secure connectivity across Europe.
- ▪The European Commission will announce a proposal on May 27, 2026, regarding the 2 GHz band spectrum.
- ▪Two-thirds of the spectrum will be reserved for European companies, while the remaining third may be available for non-EU bidders like Starlink and Amazon.
- ▪The current licenses for this band are held by Viasat and EchoStar, which expire in May 2027.
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- ▪ Starlink, Amazon can bid for EU mobile satellite spectrum, Commission says — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Starlink and Amazon could snap up EU mobile satellite spectrum — TechRadar
- ▪ 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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Starlink and Amazon eye EU mobile satellite spectrum as Brussels reserves two-thirds for homegrown firms The European Commission's upcoming proposal tries to thread the needle between digital sovereignty and letting the world's biggest satellite operators compete for a slice of the 2 GHz band. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 26, 2026 window.sevioads = window.sevioads || []; var sevioads_preferences = []; sevioads_preferences[0] = {}; sevioads_preferences[0].zone = "01f21ccf-2092-46b1-9ac7-8c44cc782e0f"; sevioads_preferences[0].adType = "native"; sevioads_preferences[0].inventoryId = "c5700508-581b-472c-8fdd-a931cdbfc8e1"; sevioads_preferences[0].accountId = "1e47efc1-ec2d-4fca-a8b9-354e249e5095"; sevioads.push(sevioads_preferences); Brussels is about to redraw the map for…
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