European telecom companies aim to challenge Starlink with satellite connectivity
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German Deutsche Telekom, French Orange, Spanish Telefónica and British Vodafone have agreed to cooperate. The companies want to build a system that would allow ordinary smartphones to connect directly to satellites.
Such a connection would mean that a phone could work without a separate device and also when there is no mobile mast nearby. Currently, the best-known satellite connectivity service is Starlink, which is owned by the American company SpaceX. Starlink is known in particular for its fast internet connections to buildings and vehicles.
The goal of the European companies' project is to create an alternative to Starlink. The article did not say in more detail when the system could be in use or how much its construction would cost.
The topic may also be relevant to Finnish readers, as satellite connections can help especially in sparsely populated areas where coverage is not always good. It is worth following the project's progress, as increasing competition may affect what kinds of services will be available in the future.
Sources: Verkkouutiset
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