Europe’s ECC Approves Satellite-to-Low-Power Device Communications; Advances Satellite-Based LoRaWAN IoT

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ByChantal Polsonetti
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The LoRa Alliance, the global association of companies backing the open LoRaWAN standard for internet of things (IoT) low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs), announced that the Electronic Communications Committee (ECC) of the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) has officially approved the Decision ECC DEC(25)02[1], confirming the regulatory framework enabling satellite-to-low-power device communication with satellites (LPD-S) communications within the short-range device (SRD) 862–870 MHz frequency band in Europe.

The approval is the result of a years-long collaboration between the LoRa Alliance and European regulators. The new regulations establish clear guidelines for the use of SRD spectrum by satellite systems communicating with LPD-S terminals on the ground. It is expected to facilitate the deployment of satellite services designed to support LoRaWAN applications in areas such as logistics, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and remote asset management.

Key Highlights of the Decision

  • Satellite-to-LPD-S communications are now harmonized in the 862–870 MHz SRD band.

  • The framework ensures coexistence with existing terrestrial SRD users while opening new avenues for non-terrestrial network (NTN) deployments.

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