China: Ministry of Industry and Information Technology opened consultation on pilot commercial trials for satellite Internet of Things services

On 10 0ctober 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) opened a consultation on the pilot commercial trials for satellite Internet of Things (IoT) services, until 9 November 2025. The pilot applies to telecommunications and commercial aerospace companies providing wide-area IoT connectivity through satellite for devices, vehicles, and vessels. It provides that eligible firms must be legally registered, financially and technically capable, and adhere to requirements on network and data security, service quality, user protection, lawful device access, and radio spectrum management. MIIT and local Communications Administrations will oversee applications, monitor compliance, and evaluate trial outcomes, with non-compliant enterprises subject to exit. The two-year pilot will inform future formal implementation of satellite IoT services.