The licenses for the 2 GHz frequency band for mobile satellite services will expire in May 2027. The Commission wants to ensure that European providers have a chance to participate.

28. May 2026

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28. May 2026

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Gulf of Mexico on Google Maps displayed on a phone screen is seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland.

Communication from space: Mobile Satellite Service connects regions even where there is no terrestrial infrastructure. (picture alliance / NurPhoto | Jakub Porzycki)

Last updated: 28. May 2026

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