ITU-T Work Programme

[2025-2028] : [SG3] : [Q6/3]

[Declared patent(s)] - [Associated work]

Work item:

D.ecosat

Subject/title:

Economic and policy aspects of the provision of high-speed Internet connectivity by retail satellite operators

Status:

Under study [Issued from previous study period]

Approval process:

TAP

Type of work item:

Recommendation

Version:

New

Equivalent number:

Timing:

2026 (Medium priority)

Liaison:

ITU-R SG4 (WP4A); ITU-R WP1B; ITU-D Q1/1 and Q4/1.

Supporting members:

Cameroon, Benin, Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Mali, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Liberia, Niger, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Mozambique, Sudan, South Africa, Togo, Sonatel, Ghana, The Gambia, Zambia, Senegal, China, Gabon, Burundi, Sri Lanka, Zambia, India, Brazil, Congo (Rep. of), Trinidad and Tobago, Burundi, Lesotho, Haiti

Summary:

The ever-growing demand for high-speed, low latency connectivity around the world has led consumers to seek connectivity via low Earth orbit satellite, which can deliver a high-speed, low latency Internet signal to even the most remote points on the planet and help bridge the digital divide. However, Administrations seek to ensure that operators obtain the necessary authorization and equipment type approval before offering service in their jurisdictions.

Comment:

Reference(s):

[SG3-TD1-R4/Q6/3 (2025-11)]

[SG3-TD12-R2/WP3 (2024-07) (A.1 TD)

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