Starlink and Amazon could snap up EU mobile satellite spectrum
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.
- ▪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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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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