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GSMA Urges Regulatory Framework as Satellite Internet Expands Coverage
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🗓 08 Oct 2026, 07:37 AM
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The GSMA highlighted that satellite technology can significantly extend internet reach, but stressed the need for a clear regulatory framework to enable its deployment.
The GSMA, the global trade body for mobile operators, has warned that while satellite‑based broadband can dramatically improve connectivity in underserved regions, its success hinges on a robust regulatory environment.
Satellite internet offers the advantage of reaching remote and rural areas that are difficult to serve with terrestrial infrastructure. By leveraging low‑Earth‑orbit constellations, operators can deliver high‑speed data without the need for extensive ground networks.
However, the GSMA pointed out that governments must establish clear policies for spectrum allocation, licensing, and cross‑border coordination. Without such frameworks, operators face uncertainty that could stall investment and deployment.
The organization called on policymakers to act swiftly, noting that a timely regulatory framework will unlock the full potential of satellite broadband to bridge the digital divide across the globe.
Satellite internet offers the advantage of reaching remote and rural areas that are difficult to serve with terrestrial infrastructure. By leveraging low‑Earth‑orbit constellations, operators can deliver high‑speed data without the need for extensive ground networks.
However, the GSMA pointed out that governments must establish clear policies for spectrum allocation, licensing, and cross‑border coordination. Without such frameworks, operators face uncertainty that could stall investment and deployment.
The organization called on policymakers to act swiftly, noting that a timely regulatory framework will unlock the full potential of satellite broadband to bridge the digital divide across the globe.