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The article focuses on the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-12) resolution 757. It notes that the resolution was designed to improve the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) rules for nano- and pico-satellites. Moreover, it mentions the proposal of a group of western European countries to WRC-12 seeking to consider frequency band and regulatory requirement for small satellites in the next ITU conference.

The article discusses the Radio Spectrum Policy Program (RSPP) of Europe. The European Commission proposed the RSPP in September 2010. The "multi-annual program" will set out spectrum management policy objectives in the European Union (EU) till 2015. Principles in the RSPP are mentioned in details such as requirement to identify at least 1200 MHz of spectrum by 2015 for wireless data, in Article 3(b). Fostering wireless broadband is a goal of European policymakers and theme throughout the RSPP.

The article presents information on the draft report on the use of Ka-band frequencies by satellite networks. Ka-band has frequencies in the range 27.5-3.0 GHz and 17.3-20.2 GHz. Representatives from the European countries in Working Group on Frequency Management has approved the draft and provides guidelines for governments regarding further work which might be required and studies to develop satellite applications in Ka-band. Draft is open for feedback and will be approved in September, 2010.

The article focuses on the Satellite Network Neutrality in the U.S. It reports that U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Europe has adopted rules that provide for neutrality and both satellite network operators and service providers need to watch out for the application of rules in the European Union market. It discusses the opposition faced by the telecom rules in Europe during 2009 regarding the amendments to the regulatory framework.

The article offers information on the implications of new regulations governing the satellite sector in Europe. As stated, with new regulations the European Union (EU) and European countries will share resources over space policy. Reportedly, the European Treaty of Lisbon expanded the role of the European Parliament and streamlined the political decision-making.

The article discusses issues related to satellite infrastructure in future broadband networks in Europe. The satellite industry tells European policymakers that satellite has a crucial role to play in the future of Internet. However, European Commission has not mentioned satellite infrastructure in its first consultation paper. The Commission defined next-generation access solely as wired access networks and considered satellite and mobile network technologies as incapable means of communication.

The article analyzes the report "Space-Based Services in Europe," of the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI). The report, as reported, is of the perspective that the European governmental initiatives have fostered development of the services, but with limited results that lacks a proper transition from development to operation. The report, as stated, argues that apart from telecommunications satellites, the market for space-based services is too small to attract private investments.

The article reports on the argument against the proposals of the European Commission to amend the European Union's electronic communications regulatory framework. The satellite industry contended that these amendments do not adequately recognize the role of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The industry also questions on the amount of authority to be given to the Commission in pending legislative changes to select satellite operators for services that cross European boundaries.

The article discusses the change of European regulations for electronic communications. It is said that the change of rules would require companies to notify customers of any security breaches that threaten data privacy. The data breach notices could apply to conditional access services linked with satellite broadcasting or Internet access.

The article reports on the adoption of mobile satellite selection procedures by the European Union Parliament and Council and the European Commission in Europe. The selection structure is the first pan-European process for selecting operators of satellite communications systems. Applicants must file for the orbit location and frequencies with the International Telecommunication Union and setting up binding agreements for satellite manufacture. launch and ground station construction.

The article reports that Europe has funded a substantial number of space-related research projects, particularly the Galileo navigation satellite system and the Global Monitoring for Environmental and Security (GMES) program. The Galileo system has moved far beyond the research stage because the European public sector had funded more than 2.5 billion for the navigation system. Meanwhile, the Seventh Framework Program said that 85 percent of its funding will be devoted to GMES.

The article reports on the negotiations over the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) radio regulation issue in Europe. It is stated that the present European Union (EU) electronic communications regulatory framework recognizes the communications regulatory framework distinguishing the ITU in the circumstance of member state activity. According to the explanatory report, the spectrum management reveals the remaining existence of national issue.

The article reports that reform of the overall electronic communications regulatory framework remains the main regulatory topic in Europe in 2008. Technology neutrality already is in the European Union regulatory menu. It is said that technology neutral spectrum management allocates spectrum flexibly without designating the technology to be used. The proposed changes would require regulators to ensure that all types of radio network technology may be used in all spectrum bands.

This article focuses on the report titled "The Cost of Non Europe in the Field of Satellite Based Systems," which was published in December 2007. According to the author, the title refers to costs of the current national approach towards space policy in Europe as opposed to operating under a centralized European Union (EU) system. He points out that the unclear wording is symptomatic of a general problem with the report, which needs technical editing. The report also misspells the name of major French company Legardere, the author said.

The article discusses the contrast between U.S. and European spectrum allocation responsibilities which reveals a central difference in management. When the U.S. Federal Communications Commission manages spectrum allocations, it does not have to consider whether the states would do a better job of allocating and assigning the frequencies. The situation in Europe is a mix of national and centralized management.

The article reports on the problems associated with Galileo satellite navigation project. The Galileo project of the European Space Policy has stalled. A reassessment of the program by the European Commission revealed that it has accumulated a delay of several years from its schedule. Development is facing substantial delays and cost overruns. Deployment of the navigation satellite has been moved to a later date. The reasons behind the problems according to the assessment are mentioned.

The article deals with the possible implementation of the European Space Policy (ESP) in the first half of 2007. The policy will be a part of the British Civil Space Strategy. The Web site of the European Space Agency confirms that ESP will be the highlight agenda of the May 22, 2007 meeting of the space council. Priorities for space include research into satellite communications technologies.

The article presents major issues that will affect the European satellite television operators in 2007. Some of these issues are big picture, arising from substantial proposals to change the rules themselves. Other issues are from specific allocations or service proposals and from preparation for the World Radiocommunication Conference that will preoccupy many.

The article deals with issues concerning the competition in satellite broadcast distribution in Europe. The market for distribution facilities used to transmit broadcast signals to end users was cited by the European Commission as one of those markets which lack competition. The Commission suggested that satellite distribution of broadcasting signals might be a pan-European market. It proposed to revise its market recommendations and asked whether it should delete the broadcast distribution market altogether from the list.

The article reports that landing rights are resurfacing in Europe. Landing rights are permissions that operators must obtain for their satellite to be used in a particular country. Traditionally, the system applied to commercial satellite systems created to compete with old intergovernmental satellite systems such as Intelsat. By treaty, governments had to grant landing rights for the new satellite systems to compete.

The article discusses the outcome of the European Switchover Strategies 2006 conference. The challenges of shifting a large part of the European population from traditional analog over-the-air television to new digital formats was a major focus of the conference, but another major theme was how to ensure that government support for the switch is not unfair to the satellite industry that already provides plenty of digital signals to consumers across the continent.

This article reports on a review of satellite regulatory decisions to be conducted by the European Communications Committee (ECC). The satellite industry in Europe prepared a substantial amount of quick input to the ECC query. As industry noted to an ECC project team in Copenhagen, Denmark, some countries say they have implemented the license exemption decisions, although in reality they still require authorizations to operate.

The article highlights the controversy in the European Union's plan to adopt rules on data traffic retention that telecommunications providers must save for law enforcement purposes. The rules will cost some satellite operators and service providers substantial amounts of time and money. The plan by the European Union surprised analysts because Europe prides itself as protector of data privacy and human rights. The proposed rules is compared with U.S. law on data traffic preservation.

The article reports on the efforts of Europe to decrease barriers to the use of satellite networks in the region. Two decision are pending before the Electronic Communications Committee of the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations which would extend license exemptions to additional categories of satellite terminals at higher power.

The article discusses the efforts in Europe to revise media rules and their possible impact on the satellite industry as of 2005. The areas of main contention that affect satellite operators and broadcasters include the country of origin principle for broadcast regulation. The countries that want a regulatory handle over broadcasts beamed into their borders include Poland, Ireland and Sweden.