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Spectrum for drones
Sep 01, 2025
by Dianne Northfield

Several international and national bodies are working to provide spectrum for use by safety-critical applications. Read more...

Regulating drones
Sep 01, 2025
by Dianne Northfield

This research note looks into regulating drones technically known as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). It describes the different types of systems there are and how regulators and international bodies have set up a framework and traffic system for them. Read more...

WRC-27: Key dates and meetings
Jul 16, 2025
by Laura Sear

Preparations for WRC-27 are ongoing and regional groups are drafting their first positions on agenda items. This is an overview of key dates, meetings, groups and initiatives that relate to WRC-27. Read more...

WRC-27: Regional positions for fixed, mobile and radiolocation
Jul 16, 2025
by Laura Sear

It's still early days for any preliminary positions for WRC-27, but some stakeholders have already made their position clear. This is an overview of draft documents issued by regional groups and international organisations. Read more...

Satellite overview
Jul 14, 2025
by Richard Haas

As interest in satellite direct-to-device (D2D) services continues to grow, competition for MSS spectrum is higher than ever, and satellite companies are increasingly looking to collaborate on services. The adoption of 3GPP standards is also increasing slowly. Read more...

SES
Jul 14, 2025
by Laura Sear

SES's acquisition of Intelsat is close to completion; the resulting entity will have a sizeable geostationary constellation of 100 satellites, as well as 26 medium orbit satellites. Read more...

Viasat
Jul 14, 2025
by Laura Sear

Inmarsat’s acquisition by US operator Viasat may have created a global geostationary satellite operator but its future also lies in a multi-orbit and 4G/5G terrestrial strategy. Read more...

Lynk
Jul 14, 2025
by Richard Haas

A pioneer in the satellite direct-to-device (D2D) segment, Lynk has signed various agreements with mobile network operators around the world. Yet, it has also been hit by some setbacks in recent years, including increased competition from Starlink and a failed entry into the stock market. A new agreement with SES/Intelsat,… Read more...