SatCo vs Starlink in the EU
A thread on the 2027 spectrum cliff🧵 1/ HOOK
Betting against Elon Musk has generally been a terrible idea.
But the EU satellite market may be the exception—not because of execution, but because regulatory architecture matters more than technical superiority here.
2/ THE SETUP
Critical 2 GHz spectrum licenses expire May 2027.
SpaceX is acquiring EchoStar's spectrum assets (including EU rights via Solaris Mobile). But here's the thing: commercial acquisition ≠ regulatory renewal.
The EU must decide whether to renew—or reallocate.