19 Jun 2026 World
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19 Jun 2026
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EU Spectrum Plans Could Cut Off Europeans from Direct Satellite Connectivity

The EU's plans for frequency allocation could deprive Europeans of direct satellite communication, the Financial Times reported, citing a letter from SpaceX to European Commission representatives. The proposed measures "will create global interference problems, including for emergency services," the letter warned. SpaceX also argued that the EU's approach prioritizes the operator's country of registration over technical and economic realities.