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VMO2 permitted to provide satellite connectivity for standard UK smartphones

( February 17, 2026, 14:50 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: VMO2, the UK mobile operator owned by Telefónica and Liberty Global, can modify its license to deliver satellite-based connectivity directly to standard smartphones, marking the first approval of its kind, UK communications regulator Ofcom said on Tuesday. Additionally, It finalized rules enabling rollout of “direct to device” services, which use satellites to transmit signals to phones. They will come into effect on Feb. 25.Statement follows, draft regulation attached. ...

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