Starlink under the microscope as EU weighs mega merger
Briefly

The European Commission is currently investigating SES's $3.1 billion acquisition of Intelsat to determine if SpaceX’s Starlink provides a significant competitive threat in the satellite communications sector. As part of this examination, regulators are collecting feedback from SES and Intelsat's customers to ascertain the standing of low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite providers like Starlink and OneWeb. This review will help shape the future direction of Europe’s space industry amidst rising efforts to develop independent satellite solutions and reduce reliance on U.S. providers.
The European Commission is reviewing SES's $3.1 billion bid for Intelsat, assessing whether SpaceX’s Starlink competes effectively in the satellite communications market.
Regulators are evaluating customer feedback on the viability of LEO satellite competitors, examining their influence on market competition in the future.
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