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Starlink to partner with Deutsche Telekom to launch satellite mobile service in Europe

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Starlink and Deutsche Telekom will launch Europe’s first satellite-based mobile service in 2028, targeting 10 countries including Germany, Poland, and Greece to expand coverage in remote or topographically challenging areas. The service will use Starlink’s second-generation V2 satellites, offering direct broadband, voice, and messaging to mobile phones without ground infrastructure, addressing gaps in conservation zones and rugged terrains. SpaceX, Starlink’s parent company, plans a record-breaking IPO this year, potentially raising $50 billion at a $1.5 trillion valuation, as it scales its 9,000-satellite network and 9 million-user base. Starlink recently secured FCC approval for 7,500 additional V2 satellites, bolstering capacity ahead of the European rollout, while expanding global partnerships like its February deal with Microsoft in Kenya. The collaboration marks Deutsche Telekom’s entry into satellite mobile services, leveraging Starlink’s tech to bridge connectivity divides where traditional networks fall short.
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SpaceX's Starlink will partner with German telco giant Deutsche Telekom to launch a satellite-based mobile service in 10 European countries, the companies announced on Monday.The service will go live in 2028 and bring mobile communications to areas where network expansion is particularly challenging, including in areas with nature conservation requirements or demanding topography, Deutsche Telekom said in a statement.The launch will be the first in Europe to use Starlink's second-generation satellites, known as V2, the company said.Stephanie Bednarek, vice president of Starlink Sales, said the launch would "expand on data, voice, and messaging by providing broadband directly to mobile phones."The satellite service will be launched in Germany, Austria, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Greece, Croatia, Montenegro and North Macedonia.Elon Musk's SpaceX, which owns Starlink, is reportedly aiming to go public this year in what could be a record-setting IPO. The company is looking to raise up to $50 billion at a valuation as high as $1.5 trillion, according to Reuters.Starlink has around 9,000 satellites in orbit and roughly 9 million customers. In January, it received approval from the U.S.' Federal Communications Commission to deploy another 7,500 V2 satellites.In February, Microsoft announced a collaboration with Starlink to connect community hubs in Kenya.Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you.Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inboxGet this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services.© 2026 Versant Media, LLC.

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