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In their joint letter of intent, the four operators explicitly mention "supporting European direct-to-device satellite competition," treating Starlink as a competitive force to be directly hedged against rather than a mere partner, and choosing an option that "does not include Starlink."
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10/19/2026
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Valid until: 11/2/2026
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