Europe’s 2 GHz MSS Band: From Evidence to Recommendations

5GAA will be represented at “Europe’s 2 GHz MSS Band: From Evidence to Recommendations”, taking place on 4 November 2026, from 13:30 to 17:30, at the Thon Hotel EU in Brussels, by Maxime Flament, CTO of 5GAA.

The event comes as the European Commission’s proposal on the future of the 2 GHz Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) band is in co-decision, ahead of the expiry of current authorisations in May 2027.

During the event, IDATE will present the findings of its White Paper, based on interviews with mobile operators, satellite players, chipset vendors and institutions across Europe. The paper examines device readiness, bandwidth scenarios, integration models with mobile networks and expected service availability timelines. The presentation will be followed by a discussion bringing together representatives from EU institutions, regulators and industry.

From 15:55 to 16:05, Maxime Flament will deliver the presentation “Meeting Users’ Needs for Seamless Connectivity and Road Safety – Insights from European Drivers”. His contribution will explore the role of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and satellite-enabled connectivity in meeting European drivers’ expectations for seamless connectivity and supporting road safety.

Further information on the event is available on the IDATE website.