ECC Approves LoRa Alliance Satellite Framework
The Electronic Communications Committee (ECC) of CEPT has officially established a regulatory framework for satellite-to-low-power device (LPD-S) communications in the 862–870 MHz SRD band. This milestone paves the way for LoRaWAN®-based satellite IoT solutions across Europe.
The decision, which follows several years of advocacy from the LoRa Alliance, supports the integration of non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) with low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs). It enables satellite connectivity for use cases like agriculture, logistics, remote monitoring, and environmental data collection.
Key points:
Harmonized use of the 862–870 MHz band for satellite-LPD-S links.
Ensures coexistence with terrestrial short-range devices.
Unlocks remote IoT coverage without the need for terrestrial infrastructure.
The LoRa Alliance hailed the ECC’s decision as a foundational step for scaling low-power satellite IoT across Europe and beyond.