AGCOM investigation spectrum for vertical sectors Res 131/21/CONS

ESOA wishes to highlight that satellite communications will play a key role in the 5G ecosystem and beyond. Satellite technology has considerably evolved within the last few years, and satellite communications have reached a level of performance and throughput that is now comparable with terrestrial systems. In some cases, satellite operators will directly provide these services, and in others, satellites will have partnerships with third parties, such as the MNOs, to ensure that end-users across the globe benefit from 5G services and capabilities. Either way, the benefits of 5G will be felt by much larger communities and faster than if mobile operators seek to do so alone.