From 10MHz to scale: spectrum strategy for satellite D2D

Satellite direct-to-device (D2D) services are in early real-world use. There are live offerings in selected markets on selected devices, and commercialisation is advancing rapidly. For satellite operators and mobile network operators (MNOs), the immediate strategic questions are how much spectrum is needed to deliver an attractive, viable service to customers, and how to scale that service effectively. This article examines D2D spectrum requirements from three perspectives that matter to telecoms operators:

• Designing for scalable market demand
• Balancing the complex challenges of combining new satellite and existing terrestrial spectrum
• Adapting to global and regional regulatory roadmaps, including the push for greater spectrum harmonisation and outcomes from the World Radio Communications conference in 2027 (WRC-27).

Read the full article to explore how operators can balance terrestrial and satellite spectrum to scale D2D services commercially while navigating growing capacity and regulatory constraints.