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Posted on March 2, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 2, 2026
Add as preferred source on GoogleDeutsche Telekom will team up with Elon Musk’s Starlink to deliver satellite-based mobile connectivity in hard‑to‑cover European locations, such as remote or conservation areas.
FRANKFURT, March 2 (Reuters) - Deutsche Telekom said on Monday it was partnering with Elon Musk's Starlink to offer satellite-based direct connectivity in areas with poor mobile reception in Europe.
"In partnership with Starlink, Deutsche Telekom will bring mobile communications to areas where network expansion is particularly challenging, for example due to nature conservation requirements or demanding topography," the company said in a statement.
(Reporting by Ludwig BurgerEditing by Linda Pasquini)
The partnership aims to offer satellite-based direct connectivity in areas with poor mobile reception in Europe.
Areas where network expansion is challenging due to nature conservation requirements or demanding topography will benefit.
Deutsche Telekom is collaborating with Elon Musk's Starlink to implement the project.
Satellite solutions are used to connect locations where traditional mobile network expansion is difficult.
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