GSMA 98d ago

Direct-to-device satellite connectivity is emerging as a complementary solution to reach unserved areas — but its future depends on carefully defined policy. As momentum builds across both satellite and telecom industries, unresolved questions remain around spectrum access, licensing frameworks, affordability, and interference. With WRC-27 on the horizon, this Ministerial Programme session at MWC26 explored the path toward harmonised, forward-looking regulation that enables D2D innovation while safeguarding terrestrial networks.