Following major releases, online conversations and the keynote speeches this week, my main take is that satellite direct-to-device (D2D) technology has taken centre stage and will remain there for years to come. Also, the impact of geopolitical unrest was clear in the conference halls. Read more...

EU member states have until 30 September 2026 to implement harmonised technical conditions for the band, marking a major step towards a unified framework for private networks. Read more...

Japanese mobile network operator au, a subsidiary of KDDI, has 3.5 million users for the satellite direct-to-device (D2D) service it offers in partnership with Starlink. Read more...

As satellite companies race to develop direct-to-device (D2D) services, the European Commission is working on a D2D project that it hopes will provide a European alternative for secure networking. Read more...

The French upper house of parliament, the Senate, has denounced the shutdown of legacy networks, stating that no real consultation was conducted and that the government needs to manage the risks of the shutdown more effectively. Read more...

Lithuanian regulator RRT is preparing an auction of 700, 1500 and 2100 MHz spectrum. Read more...

Finland is planning to reduce the amount of spectrum used for digital terrestrial TV (DTT), following a consultation. Read more...

Nigeria’s regulator wants to clear the 600 MHz band of broadcasters and assign it to mobile network operators by the end of 2027. Read more...

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