Supporting policy public practices - Spectrum and frequencies issues
From INVESaTWIKI
Spectrum and frequencies issues
A key regulatory principle flowing from the inherent pan-European nature of satellite-based services is
the pivotal role of harmonisation. This has implications on the whole regulatory landscape – from
operational networks and services licensing to access to spectrum rights and the need to adopt
consistent rules on the putting into service of individual radio apparatus. A lack of harmonisation in
these and related respects operates as a disincentive to the development of new and innovative
satellite-based delivery services.
The divergent approaches being taken across the Union to the licensing and regulation of radio
spectrum fuels particular concern amongst all European Operators.
We believe it is essential that a European Space Policy fully recognises on the one hand the relevance
of this issue and on the other hand the specificity of satellites services and translate that into a number
of measures, like for instance support for blanket licensing, aimed at promoting a harmonised
regulatory regime throughout the Member States. [1]
References
[1] European Satellite Operators Association
"ESOA General Comments on the European Space Policy and Research and Development Policy in the field of Satellite Telecommunications".
