China: Operational license requirement in Management Regulations for Terminal Device Direct Satellite Service 2025
Progress
Current status
in force
01 Jun 2025 in force
23 Apr 2025 adopted
Scope
Implementers
China
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Operational license requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
infrastructure provider: network hardware and equipment
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Management Regulations for Terminal Device Direct Satellite Service 2025 including operational license requirement enters into force
On 1 June 2025, the Management Regulations for Terminal Device Direct Satellite Service enter into force. The Regulation introduces a licensing requirement for firms providing terminal equipment for direct-to-satellite communication services in Chin…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Cyberspace Administration issued Management Regulations for Terminal Device Direct Satellite Service 2025 including operational license requirement
On 23 April 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China, in coordination with 6 other national authorities, adopted the Regulation on Terminal Equipment Directly Connecting to Satellite Services. The Regulation introduces a licensing requirement fo…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government