{"id":96715,"date":"2026-02-25T13:38:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T13:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/?page_id=96715"},"modified":"2026-09-24T15:12:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T14:12:14","slug":"satellite","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/satellite\/","title":{"rendered":"Satellite"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-mobile-ecosystem-and-satellite\">The Mobile Ecosystem and Satellite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The GSMA supports policy development in areas where satellite and mobile technologies intersect&nbsp;around&nbsp;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&nbsp;distinct technical and operational characteristics.&nbsp;Whether operators are working in partnership or&nbsp;operating&nbsp;in competition, understanding the respective capabilities and limitations of&nbsp;both&nbsp;space&nbsp;and terrestrial&nbsp;technologies&nbsp;can&nbsp;help&nbsp;policymakers&nbsp;determine&nbsp;how&nbsp;they&nbsp;interact&nbsp;in support of&nbsp;national connectivity&nbsp;objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Predictable conditions for market development&nbsp;will&nbsp;provide clarity for operators across both sectors.&nbsp;In this context, the&nbsp;GSMA\u2019s current priorities are to ensure:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regulatory parity between services&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transparent and fair regulatory frameworks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harmonised definition of spectrum guidelines&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Definition&nbsp;of the capabilities and limitations of D2D<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting technological growth while ensuring consumer protection, data\u202fprivacy,\u202f and national security safeguards.\u202f<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-publications\">Publications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group report-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-report\">Report:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"report-title\">Regulatory Playbook<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Satellite-Regulatory-Playbook-cover_250x355.png\" alt=\"A maroon cover titled \u201cSatellite Regulatory Playbook: Implications of LEO constellations on satellite policy.\u201d The bottom shows a satellite orbiting Earth, with three transparent bar shapes rising from the planet\u2019s surface toward space.\" class=\"wp-image-97271\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/gsma_resources\/satellite-regulatory-playbook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group report-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-position\">Position:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"report-title\">Regulatory Preparedness<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Satellite_PPP_250x355.png\" alt=\"Cover of a GSMA report on regulatory preparedness and satellite policy for satellite services, featuring abstract pink lines on a red background.\" class=\"wp-image-96971\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/gsma_resources\/regulatory-preparedness-for-satellite-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-position-0\">Position:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"report-title\">Spectrum for D2D<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Spectrum_D2D_cover_250x355.png\" alt=\"Cover of a GSMA report titled &quot;Spectrum for D2D&quot; with blue digital lines on a dark background, highlighting insights on spectrum and satellite policy.\" class=\"wp-image-96975\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Spectrum-for-D2D-Public-Policy-Paper-v3.pdf\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-report-0\">Report:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"report-title\">The Limits of D2D<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Limits_D2D_cover_250x355.png\" alt=\"A woman in a blue floral jacket uses her phone outdoors at sunset; text reads &quot;The Limits of D2D and Satellite Policy.\" class=\"wp-image-96973\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/gsma_resources\/the-limits-of-d2d\/\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-engagements\">Engagements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p>Ask the Regulator<br \/>\n                <script src=\"https:\/\/platform.vixyvideo.com\/p\/557\/sp\/55700\/embedIframeJs\/uiconf_id\/23455624\/partner_id\/557\"><\/script>\r\n                <div style=\"padding-bottom: 56.25%; position: relative;\"><div id=\"vixy_player_6ac342667335f\" style=\"position:absolute; width:100%; height:100%\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n                <script>\r\n                    kWidget.embed({\r\n                      \"targetId\": \"vixy_player_6ac342667335f\",\r\n                      \"wid\": \"_557\",\r\n                      \"uiconf_id\": 23459939,\r\n                      \"flashvars\": {},\r\n                      \"entry_id\": \"0_cpu922n1\"\r\n                    });\r\n                <\/script><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Regulatory Preparedness for Satellite Services<br \/>\n                <script src=\"https:\/\/platform.vixyvideo.com\/p\/557\/sp\/55700\/embedIframeJs\/uiconf_id\/23455624\/partner_id\/557\"><\/script>\r\n                <div style=\"padding-bottom: 56.25%; position: relative;\"><div 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               kWidget.embed({\r\n                      \"targetId\": \"vixy_player_6ac34266733ab\",\r\n                      \"wid\": \"_557\",\r\n                      \"uiconf_id\": 23459939,\r\n                      \"flashvars\": {},\r\n                      \"entry_id\": \"0_0bfviig1\"\r\n                    });\r\n                <\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LinkedIn Live: Satellite Regulatory Playbook<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/events\/satelliteregulatoryplaybook-orb7478088184128598017\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LinkedIn-Live-1.png\" alt=\"Two people on a video call: a woman with long hair and striped shirt on the left, a man with glasses and dark jacket on the right. Both have name and organization labels, discussing satellite policy. \u201cPreviously live\u201d and \u201cGSMA\u201d appear at the top. Backgrounds are simple.\" class=\"wp-image-97352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LinkedIn-Live-1.png 796w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LinkedIn-Live-1-500x279.png 500w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LinkedIn-Live-1-768x428.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-blogs\">Blogs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-96892\" alt=\"Five people sit at a GSMA Ministerial Programme panel, speaking and listening, with nameplates in front of them.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Satellite_RT_600x400.png\" style=\"object-position:86% 36%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"86% 36%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Satellite_RT_600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Satellite_RT_600x400-500x333.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-satellite-are-we-ready-for-what-s-next\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Satellite: Are we ready for what\u2019s next?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/mwc26-from-mobile-revolution-to-satellite-evolution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"82\" height=\"61\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Group.png\" alt=\"White right-pointing arrow icon on a transparent background.\" class=\"wp-image-93485\" style=\"width:30px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-96932\" alt=\"Four panelists seated on stage discuss satellite policy, with audience watching attentively and the panelists' names displayed on screen.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Satellite_panel_696x464.png\" style=\"object-position:19% 58%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"19% 58%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Satellite_panel_696x464.png 696w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Satellite_panel_696x464-500x333.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-mwc-ministerial-programme-mobile-and-space\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>MWC Ministerial Programme: Mobile and space <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/mwc-ministerial-programme-mobile-and-space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"82\" height=\"61\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Group.png\" alt=\"White right-pointing arrow icon on a transparent background.\" class=\"wp-image-93485\" style=\"width:30px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-97508\" alt=\"A large conference room with people seated around a U-shaped table, facing a presentation screen displaying red slides on satellite policy. The ceiling has a modern, wavy light fixture. Attendees have laptops and notebooks; the atmosphere appears formal and professional.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LKC_0596-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LKC_0596-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LKC_0596-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LKC_0596-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LKC_0596-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LKC_0596-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LKC_0596-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-the-future-of-satellite-regulation-in-apac\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>The future of satellite regulation in APAC<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/the-future-of-satellite-regulation-in-asia-pacific\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"82\" height=\"61\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Group.png\" alt=\"White right-pointing arrow icon on a transparent background.\" class=\"wp-image-93485\" style=\"width:30px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gsma-non-terrestrial-networks\">GSMA Non-Terrestrial Networks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/non-terrestrial-networks-community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-be-part-of-the-dialogue\">Be part of the dialogue <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with the GSMA Policy and Spectrum teams on LinkedIn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-social-row gsma-social-row gsma-load-hidden\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-social-column gsma-social-column\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/showcase\/public-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/plugins\/plugin_gsma_2023\/images\/linkedin.png\" alt=\"linkedin\" style=\"width:60px\"\/><\/figure><p class=\"social-link-text has-text-align-center\">GSMA Policy and Regulation<\/p><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-social-column gsma-social-column\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/showcase\/gsma---spectrum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/plugins\/plugin_gsma_2023\/images\/linkedin.png\" alt=\"linkedin\" style=\"width:60px\"\/><\/figure><p class=\"social-link-text has-text-align-center\">GSMA Spectrum<\/p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mobile Ecosystem and Satellite The GSMA supports policy development in areas where satellite and mobile technologies intersect&nbsp;around&nbsp;the mobile ecosystem. 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