The Mobile Ecosystem and Satellite
The GSMA supports policy development in areas where satellite and mobile technologies intersect around the mobile ecosystem. As services such as direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity and satellite broadband develop, clear and transparent regulatory frameworks can help address their distinct technical and operational characteristics. Whether operators are working in partnership or operating in competition, understanding the respective capabilities and limitations of both space and terrestrial technologies can help policymakers determine how they interact in support of national connectivity objectives.
Predictable conditions for market development will provide clarity for operators across both sectors. In this context, the GSMA’s current priorities are to ensure:
- Regulatory parity between services
- Transparent and fair regulatory frameworks
- Harmonised definition of spectrum guidelines
- Definition of the capabilities and limitations of D2D
- Supporting technological growth while ensuring consumer protection, data privacy, and national security safeguards.
Publications
Policy Position:
Regulatory Preparedness
Policy Position:
Spectrum for D2D
Report:
The Limits of D2D
Engagements
Regulatory Preparedness for Satellite Services
Satellites in Sync: D2D and Spectrum
Blogs
Satellite: Are we ready for what’s next?
MWC Ministerial Programme: Mobile and Space
D2D: Momentum to accelerate in MSS bands
GSMA Non-Terrestrial Networks
The GSMA NTN Community unites MNOs, satellite operators, vendors, device makers, and policymakers to advance TN-NTN integration, enabling hybrid connectivity through shared insights from trials and launches. Explore NTN technology resources here.
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