Press Release
4iG Group and SpaceX establish Europe’s first agreement to launch Starlink Mobile and sovereign solutions
This collaboration sets a new industry standard in Europe
- The agreements were signed in Texas by Gellért Jászai, Chairman and CEO of 4iG, and Gwynne Shotwell, President and Chief Operating Officer of SpaceX.
- 4iG Group is targeted to launch the first-generation Starlink Mobile commercial service. In the future, it will be followed by its next-generation Starlink Mobile V2 technology that will use SpaceX’s global 2GHz spectrum rights, enabling 5G non-terrestrial network capabilities.
- Starlink Mobile will complement 4iG Group’s telecommunications companies in Hungary and the Western Balkans in areas with limited or no terrestrial network coverage. The service will also keep customers connected during emergencies and temporary outages of mobile infrastructure.
- The agreement will deliver satellite communication services called Sovereign Solutions, which provides secure satellite networks designed for national security.
4iG Group and SpaceX have signed landmark agreements to provide resilient connectivity in Europe. Starlink Mobile will strengthen
4iG Group’s telecommunications services in Hungary and the Western Balkans, while the Sovereign Solutions agreement will support
the development of sovereign and secure satellite communications capabilities at a national level.
Together, the two companies create a collaboration model that is unique in Europe, combining commercial satellite-to-mobile
connectivity with satellite technology for Sovereign Solutions communications.
The agreement is well aligned with 4iG Group’s existing profile spanning telecommunications, space and defence technologies,
and represents an innovation-driven breakthrough for the Group.
“Today’s announcement underscores the importance of making connectivity ubiquitous for everyone. 4iG Group and SpaceX developed
a first-of-its kind model that represents a commercial service with Starlink’s satellite-to-mobile technology and establishing
the first Sovereign Solutions in Europe. We are proud to be leading this vision in Europe and setting a new global standard
of what’s possible,” – said Gellért Jászai, Chairman and CEO of 4iG Group.
“4iG Group's forward-leaning adoption of Starlink Mobile, including our next-gen V2 constellation technology, will deliver
resilient direct-to-device connectivity to people across Hungary and the Western Balkans. V2 will enable high-speed broadband
directly to mobile phones and harmonize the 2GHz spectrum we’ll use around the world. We’re thrilled to forge this relationship with 4iG Group, as it positions Hungary
as an early adopter of Sovereign Solutions for Europe,” – said Gwynne Shotwell, President and COO of SpaceX
STARLINK MOBILE: COMPLEMENTING ONE HUNGARY’S MOBILE NETWORKS
Starlink Mobile:
Starlink, the world’s largest satellite-to-mobile constellation in low-Earth orbit, enables a direct connection to LTE compatible
mobile phones, without requiring dedicated satellite equipment. By complementing terrestrial mobile networks, satellite connectivity
makes mobile communications available in areas where conventional network coverage is limited or unavailable.
4iG Group will launch the commercial service in Hungary and Albania. These two countries will join several other markets worldwide
where the service is available today to millions of people across six continents. The technology improves the availability
of mobile communications particularly in mountainous areas and coastal waters. The rollout schedule will depend on the regulatory,
technical and commercial conditions in each market.
Starlink Mobile’s resilient connectivity will also support 4iG Group’s customers during emergencies and temporary outages
and enable communications for public services and critical infrastructure operations.
Starlink Mobile V2:
This collaboration in the future will incorporate Starlink Mobile V2, its next generation technology operating on SpaceX's
global 2GHz priority rights. The service will launch in Hungary, Albania, Montenegro and North Macedonia. 4iG Group is paving
a path forward in advancing terrestrial and satellite mobile communications in the EU to enable millions of people to access
resilient connectivity in remote and underserved areas.
Through a multi-country rollout, 4iG Group is set to become one of Europe’s front-runners in the deployment of Starlink Mobile
services.
SOVEREIGN SOLUTIONS: SECURE SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
Through Sovereign Solutions 4iG S&D and SpaceX will develop an integrated service with augmented satellite communications
and end-to-end secured data communications. Scheduled to launch next year, the service will provide broadband connectivity
and secure sovereign network infrastructure.
02 September 2026
Background information
4iG Group
4iG Group is Hungary’s largest capital markets holding company in technology, infocommunications, digital infrastructure,
and the space and defence industry, with its shares listed on the Budapest Stock Exchange. 4iG is building its presence through
an integrated approach across high-capacity networks, data centre and international data connectivity infrastructure, technology
systems, and industrial and defence solutions, serving retail, business, government, and international customers. Employing
more than 11,000 people, the Group’s strategic goal is to contribute to the digital, technological, and industrial development
of Hungary and the region through long-term investments, innovation, and international partnerships. www.4ig.hu
4iG Space and Defence Technologies Zrt.
4iG Space and Defence Technologies Zrt. (4iG S&D) is 4iG Group’s space and defence holding company, developing innovative
dual-use technologies for the space and defence industries. The company operates across five strategic business areas: Space,
Aero, Land Systems, Weapons & Ammunition, and Cyber and Defence Digitalization. Its space activities cover the design, manufacturing,
and operation of satellites. In defence technologies, 4iG SDT develops unmanned aerial vehicles and counter-drone systems,
land platforms, weapons and ammunition manufacturing solutions, and modern cyber and digitalisation technologies. Its systems
support the development of NATO-compatible capabilities and strengthen regional security. www.4igsdt.hu
Further information:
Péter ELKÁN
Corporate Affairs and Communications Director
4iG Group
sajto@4ig.hu