PolicyRegulatory ActionMay 27, 2026
EU shifts mobile satellite spectrum toward European companies
The European Union announced a plan to allocate most of its mobile satellite spectrum to European companies. This decision aims to reduce the share allotted to U.S. companies in the sector.
Key Takeaways
- The European Union plan would allocate most mobile satellite spectrum to European companies.
- The share allotted to U.S. companies would be reduced under the new allocation plan.
- The announcement was made on Wednesday, according to the article.
Why It Matters
The immediate effect is a tighter allocation of mobile satellite spectrum for U.S. companies operating in Europe, with most of the resource directed to domestic firms. That creates a clearer regulatory tilt in a constrained spectrum market, and it matters because spectrum access is a basic input for satellite service deployment. The article gives one concrete signal to watch next: the final split between European and U.S. companies in the EU’s mobile satellite spectrum plan.
Read full article at bitget.com