Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone explore a joint satellite spectrum bid

Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone signed a letter of intent to examine a joint bid for European mobile satellite spectrum, Quartz reports. The carriers intend to build ground infrastructure, while a partner they have yet to choose would supply the satellites. They say the initiative would give mobile operators open, non-discriminatory access to offer direct-to-device services.