Satellite Regulatory Playbook

The accelerated deployment of satellite constellations, driven by advances in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) technology, is enabling a new generation of connectivity services. As these services evolve, an important policy question arises: are existing regulatory frameworks keeping pace with these developments? This presents a timely opportunity to reassess and modernise policy frameworks to accommodate emerging direct-to-user satellite services.

The Satellite Regulatory Playbook is a globally relevant, practical guide for regulators. It provides a structured framework to help those working to modernise existing regulatory regimes or to develop new ones suited to the rapid evolution of LEO satellite services. It identifies core regulatory dimensions and policy considerations relevant to satellite broadband and direct-to-device (D2D) services, grounded in emerging international best practices.

The Playbook introduces eight regulatory themes applicable to emerging satellite services delivered via LEO constellations, including satellite broadband and D2D services, without partnerships with mobile operators.