Hungary's National Media and Infocommunications Authority says pan-European spectrum regulation in the 2 GHz band only provides for the ground component of "aero CGC" services, meaning it will need to revise its fees to include satellite. Inmarsat says the regulator is seeking to “charge mobile prices for satellite technology”. Read more...

According to a recent consultation paper issued by UK regulator Ofcom, the satellite company is intending to provide the service using a mixture of terrestrial gateway elements along with a satellite link. Read more...

Ofcom has issued compliance notices to the two holders of pan-European licences for 2 x 15 MHz in the S-band (1980–2010 MHz and 2170–2200 MHz). Read more...

Strength is returning to satellite industry with a number of industrial projects vying for the attention of Europe’s policymakers but can the complex legal and regulatory issues be resolved? Read more...