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Proposal for the EU-level authorisation of systems providing mobile satellite services (MSS)

  • POLICY AND LEGISLATION
  • Publication 27 May 2026

The Commission adopted a proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council to establish an EU-level selection procedure for the assignment of spectrum for mobile satellite services.

A digital representation of a smartphone, emitting a stream of data and light, which is connected to a satellite. The data stream is composed of interconnected lines, dots, and rings suggesting a network or data transfer.
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Harmonising the conditions of the use of the 2 GHz frequency band for mobile satellite services in all EU Member States will ensure regulatory consistency across the EU and allow operators to develop and provide services across borders.

The proposed Regulation for the authorisation of the 2 GHz MSS frequency band replaces the 2008 Decision, expiring in May 2027, and is consistent with the proposal for a Digital Networks Act (DNA).

You can download the Proposal for a Regulation and its annex below.

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1. Proposal for a Regulation - Authorisation of systems providing mobile satellite services (MSS)
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2. Annex to the Proposal for a Regulation - Authorisation of systems providing mobile satellite services (MSS)
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