Your Phone Has Been Using a 100% European 'GPS' for Years: It's Called Galileo, and It's the Backbone of the EU's Tech Independence (xataka.com)

• Galileo is the only civilian GNSS with one-meter accuracy.
• Since 2022, all EU smartphones are mandatory Galileo-compatible.
• OSNMA authentication protects against signal spoofing.
• Second generation (G2) with Airbus and Thales in 2026.
• High Accuracy Service (HAS) achieves 20 cm precision.

"Galileo, the European GNSS, has been providing positioning services since 2016. Since 2022, all smartphones sold in the EU must be compatible. With one-meter accuracy, it outperforms classic GPS. Galileo is not just an alternative but a strategic asset: about 10% of EU GDP depends on satellite navigation. The EU invests in a second generation (G2) with Airbus and Thales, as well as the OSNMA authentication service against spoofing. The High Accuracy Service (HAS) reaches 20 cm. Galileo safeguards European sovereignty in critical infrastructure."