Key Takeaways:
Starlink signed a deal with Deutsche Telekom to provide satellite to mobile services.
The service will reach more than 140 million users through 10 countries in Europe before 2028.
This technology will show promise for the future of Web3 and DeFi.
Starlink announced a partnership with Deutsche Telekom in Barcelona. They are working to bring satellite mobile to Europe. This means that smartphones will connect to satellites in space.
An Enormous Expansion in Europe
They will provide satellite coverage for more than 140 million users, it will begin in 2028.
The service will cover 10 European countries. This list will include nations such as Germany, Austria, Poland, Greece, Slovakia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia. Stephanie Bednarek, Vice President of Starlink Sales, said that this is their first agreement to launch V2 technology in Europe. She said that they are thrilled to bring reliable voice, data, and messaging to mobile phones throughout the continent.
Starlink signed a deal with Deutsche Telekom to provide satellite to mobile services
How the Technology Works
Starlink has about 9,000 satellites in orbit, they serve 9 million customers in the world. They will use V2 satellites and combine with the MSS spectrum for this project .
When users travel into a dead zone, where there are no ground cell towers, their smartphone will switch to the satellite network. Deutsche Telekom said that this is a big step to a network everywhere. It will provide 5G speeds for data, voice calls, video, and text messages in forests, mountains, and nature reserves. It will push the 5G in Germany to 90% and will increase the network across Europe.
A New Global Standard for Connectivity
This partnership will be a hit for mobile networks and satellite companies. Starlink proves that satellites are ready for millions of people, not just for some industries by working with Deutsche Telekom. This will make it harder for smaller competitors to catch up in the European market. Deutsche Telekom believes that this strategy will create security and trust because people will know they are connected, even though they are in remote areas where it is difficult to build towers.
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