China: Cyberspace Administration issued Management Regulations for Terminal Device Direct Satellite Service 2025 including operational license requirement

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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…

Scope

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
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2025-04-23
adopted

On 23 April 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China, in coordination with 6 other national aut…

2025-06-01
in force

On 1 June 2025, the Management Regulations for Terminal Device Direct Satellite Service enter into …