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EU Allocates Mobile Satellite Spectrum

May 27, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

European operators get majority of mobile satellite spectrum.
Non-EU operators like Starlink and Amazon can bid for remaining frequencies.
EU aims to boost tech sovereignty with new allocation system.

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Strategic Implications

This move may indicate the EU's growing concern over technological dominance by US companies, and could suggest a shift towards promoting European tech players. The allocation system may also signal a desire to strengthen the resilience of the EU's communication networks.

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What Happened

European Operators Get Bulk Of Frequencies Amid Tech Sovereignty Push

The European Commission has announced plans to allocate the bulk of mobile satellite spectrum to European operators, with the remaining frequencies available for non-EU operators like Elon Musk’s Starlink and Amazon. The move aims to promote European tech sovereignty and strengthen the resilience of the EU’s communication networks. The new allocation system will reserve one third of the spectrum for governmental use, with the remaining two thirds divided equally between EU and non-EU operators for commercial use, according to Reuters.

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