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In brief: In another sign of Europe's continuing push away from reliance on US tech, four of the continent's biggest mobile operators are considering joining forces to create a Starlink competitor. The proposed service would connect phones directly to satellites, helping fill coverage gaps while giving European carriers an alternative to Elon Musk's network.

Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone have signed a letter of intent to explore a joint bid for Mobile Satellite Services spectrum in Europe. The agreement, announced on Monday, is an early step toward offering direct-to-device connectivity through their existing mobile networks.

The aim is to reach areas where conventional mobile infrastructure falls short.…