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Deutsche Telekom strengthens Europe’s connectivity: Participation in the IRIS² satellite project

June 8, 2025

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With the satellite constellation IRIS2 (Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security via Satellite), the European Union wants to improve Europe’s digital infrastructure with modern satellite technology. The project aims to build a powerful, secure and independent communication network. Above all, however, the satellite constellation strengthens Europe’s technological sovereignty. Deutsche Telekom will support the project with its role as the leading telecommunications company in Europe. 

Deutsche Telekom plans connectivity and infrastructure

Deutsche Telekom is contributing to the project with its core topics of connectivity and IT infrastructure. The object of the contract is the design of advanced IT and data center services, secure networks (WAN) and a 5G core network. Connectivity from space will enhance different domains in the future. These include, for example, surveillance, civil protection, crisis management, the protection of critical infrastructure and the issues of national security and resilience in Europe. There will also be a broadband offer for B2B customers. 

“Our continent needs connectivity that is both secure and modern. With IRIS2, we achieve exactly that and strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty. Telekom is contributing to the cross-border digital infrastructure of tomorrow, always with the focus on people,” says Claudia Nemat, Board Member for Technology & Innovation at Deutsche Telekom AG.

National Security and Advanced Satellite Connectivity

IRIS2 aims to address urgent long-term challenges in the areas of security, safety and resilience. By providing advanced services to government users and bridging connectivity gaps across the European Union, IRIS2 underpins Europe’s strategic autonomy. In addition, the program already has the needs of the future in mind and thus lays the foundation for the digitalized world of Europe. The satellite network is intended to ensure broadband availability in rural and urban areas for both public and private users. The system will include a total of 282 satellites in different orbits. Of these, 264 satellites will be in low Earth orbit (LEO), which will be responsible for communication services, and 18 medium-Earth orbit (MEO) satellites, which will add global coverage and dedicated services.

Synergy of the public and commercial sectors for Europe 

The SpaceRISE consortium will design, deliver and operate the EU’s innovative, multi-orbit connectivity system IRIS2, representing a collaboration between public and private actors. This ensures that the solutions developed meet the highest standards and needs of an evolving digital landscape. The SpaceRISE consortium consists of satellite network operators SES, Eutelsat and Hispasat. In addition to Deutsche Telekom, other well-known subcontractors from several segments of the satcom ecosystem are involved.

Furthermore, SpaceRISE is committed to working in an inclusive way, to welcome the most innovative European supply chain developments.

Filed Under: B2B, Board Member, Broadband, Civil Protection, Communication Network, Crisis Management, Deutsche Telekom, Digital Infrastructure, Ecosystems, Europe, European Union, fense launched the India-U.S. Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X), IRIS, IRIS2, IT Managed Services, IT Management, IT Solutions, Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Operational Resilience, Satellite Constellation Operations, Satellite Technology, Security, Smallsat Ecosystem, Space Sovereignty, SpaceRISE Consortium, Surveillance

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