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Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile are launching a new EU satellite constellation with a European Sovereign Satellite Operations Centre in Germany (Munich or Hannover). The joint venture, SatCo, will deliver ubiquitous, secure mobile broadband across Europe starting in 2026, boosting digital sovereignty and critical disaster relief efforts via direct-to-smartphone connectivity.

Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile have chosen Germany as the site for their European Satellite Operations Centre, advancing Europe’s digital sovereignty. The new SatCo venture will deliver space-based broadband across the EU, supporting both commercial and emergency communications through a secure, sovereign satellite network launching from 2026.

Hybrid terrestrial-satellite broadcast models combine 5G/6G networks with satellite coverage to deliver seamless, low-latency content globally. By optimizing cost, latency, and reach, this approach is redefining media broadcasting, enabling live events, interactive experiences, and resilient news delivery across urban and remote regions.