Mobile satellite services win backing of European Parliament

A compromise designed to guarantee rural access for EU-wide mobile satellite services in 2GHz has won the overwhelming backing of MEPs.

The vote took place in the wake of intense negotiations over the proposals between the Parliament, EU member states and the European Commission. Under the proposals, applicants in what is known as the "2GHz frequency" will have to offer coverage of at least 60 percent of EU territory from the launch of the project. They must further commit themselves to covering, after seven years at the latest, at least 50 percent of the population and 60 percent of each member state's land area.

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