Press Release: European Commission paves the way for European mobile satellite services

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Series Details IP/09/770 (14.05.09)
Publication Date 14/05/2009
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European consumers and businesses, particularly in rural areas, can expect to benefit from innovative wireless communication services after the European Commission selected two operators, Inmarsat Ventures Limited and Solaris Mobile Limited, to provide mobile satellite services across Europe. The services, such as high-speed internet access, mobile television and radio or emergency communications, will be provided over a specifically reserved spectrum. Both satellite operators demonstrated an advanced level of technical and commercial ability to provide these services.

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European Commission: MEMO/09/237: Mobile Satellite Services in Europe: Frequently Asked Questions http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/09/237&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en

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