Starlink, Deutsche Telekom Plan Direct-To-Cell Satellite Service In Europe

Strategic Partnership And Vision

SpaceX’s Starlink has joined forces with German telecommunications powerhouse Deutsche Telekom to launch a revolutionary satellite-based mobile service across 10 European countries. Set to debut in 2028, this collaboration is designed to extend mobile connectivity to remote areas where traditional network expansion faces significant challenges, including restricted zones due to environmental regulations and difficult geographic terrain.

Technological Advancements With Second-Generation Satellites

The upcoming service will be the first in Europe to integrate Starlink’s advanced second-generation V2 satellites. With this pioneering technology, the initiative promises to enhance mobile communications by delivering data, voice, and messaging services directly to mobile devices, paving the way for enhanced broadband accessibility in even the most underserved regions.

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Expanding European Connectivity

The service rollout will span across Germany, Austria, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Greece, Croatia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia. This strategic expansion highlights the companies’ commitment to bridging the digital divide and underscores their vision to empower communities by overcoming geographical hurdles through innovative technology.

Market Implications And Future Prospects

SpaceX, which owns Starlink, continues to influence the global telecommunications landscape, boasting around 9,000 satellites and approximately 9 million customers. This move coincides with growing investor interest, as recent reports suggest SpaceX is aiming for an IPO later this year with ambitions to raise up to $50 billion at a valuation possibly reaching $1.5 trillion. Additional developments include regulatory approvals for the deployment of another 7,500 V2 satellites and notable collaborations, such as Microsoft’s initiative to connect community hubs in Kenya, further solidifying Starlink’s role as a catalyst for global connectivity.

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Only 1% Of Cyprus Farms Use Precision Farming Technologies

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 24, 2026

Cyprus remains one of the European Union’s least digitised agricultural economies, with just 1% of farms using precision farming technologies in 2023, according to Eurostat.

The findings come as the EU continues to encourage the adoption of digital tools aimed at improving agricultural productivity, efficiency and sustainability.

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Internet Access Expands, But Digital Uptake Lags

Internet access has improved across the bloc, although adoption remains uneven. Eurostat found that 43% of EU farms had internet access in 2023, with northern and central European countries leading the way.

Denmark, Germany, Slovakia, Latvia, the Czech Republic and Austria all reported internet access rates above 90%.

Greater connectivity, however, has not translated into widespread digital adoption. Farm management information systems, which help farmers manage day-to-day operations, were used by only about 11% of EU farms. France was a notable exception, with around 60% of farms using the technology.

Precision Farming Concentrated In Larger Operations

Robotics adoption also remained relatively limited, with only about 7% of EU farms using robotic technologies. Overall, around 18% of farms with utilised agricultural area employed at least one precision farming technology or practice in 2023.

These included robotics for plant protection, band spraying, variable-rate application, precision crop monitoring and soil analysis. Despite representing fewer than one in five farms, these holdings accounted for around 44% of the EU’s utilised agricultural area.

The figures suggest that precision farming remains concentrated among larger agricultural businesses, where investment in digital technologies is typically easier to support.

Cyprus Lags Behind EU Leaders

Luxembourg, Finland and Estonia recorded the highest shares of utilised agricultural area managed by farms using precision farming technologies, each exceeding 75%.

At the other end of the ranking, Cyprus recorded just 1%, while Greece and Romania reported between 10% and 15%. The results indicate that Cyprus remains at an early stage of digital adoption in agriculture, even as precision farming becomes more widespread across parts of the European Union.

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