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Riyadh space-policy talks weigh direct-to-device timelines, 2 GHz MSS deadline and WRC-27 countdown

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Day two of the Riyadh discussions covered direct-to-device satellite timelines, Europe’s 2 GHz mobile-satellite-services deadline, the costs of orbital debris and preparations for WRC-27. Regulators stressed that allocating spectrum does not itself authorize its use, underscoring the distinction between international frequency decisions and national licensing.

Discovered 2026-10-14T02:15:22.208974-07:00 | 2026-10-14T02:15:22.208974-07:00

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  • The distinction between spectrum allocation and authorization matters for satellite operators: an international allocation does not, by itself, grant permission to deploy services in a national market.
  • The 2 GHz MSS deadline and WRC-27 countdown put spectrum policy on the timeline for direct-to-device and other satellite-service plans.
  • Discussion of debris costs highlights the economic dimension of orbital sustainability alongside the regulatory agenda.

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