The GSMA Satellite Playbook Offers African Regulators a Blueprint for LEO Licensing

Following the June release of its “ Satellite Regulatory Playbook ,” the GSMA recently hosted a LinkedIn Live panel to unpack how policymakers can navigate the complex regulatory shift introduced by Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations. Developed in collaboration with Access Partnership, the playbook arrives as satellite services evolve from traditional wholesale capacity models to direct-to-user consumer offerings, challenging legacy frameworks built for geostationary satellites.