Iris² and the European Space Programme

<p>Direct-to-device (D2D) is the hot topic in the world of satellite regulation today. In areas without terrestrial coverage, a handset could connect to a Leo satellite directly to send messages and make calls - with companies such as Starlink and Amazon Leo launching hundreds of satellites to develop this service. </p><p>PolicyTracker Journalist Cameron Hill speaks to European Commission Spectrum Manager, Dominic Hayes, about the EU&#39;s counter-proposal: Iris². Promising a secure and sovereign network for governmental services facilitated through satellite - can Iris² be an alternative for Europe? </p><p><br></p><p>More on the subject is available through our <a href="https://www.policytracker.com/satellite-services/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">spectrum research service. </a></p>