EU Sets 38 dBW EIRP Cap, 60 dB Emission Limits for 2 GHz Satellite Links
VSAT•The EU’s Radio Spectrum Committee approved harmonized technical conditions for 2 GHz VSAT Earth stations, including a 38 dBW EIRP cap per 40 kHz and 60 dB out-of-band emission attenuation. It mandates centralized registration and 20 MHz guard-bands by end-2026 to standardize cross-border coordination for 5G satellite backhaul.
1. Harmonized Technical Conditions
The EU decision caps EIRP at 38 dBW per 40 kHz in the 2 GHz fixed-satellite service band and requires out-of-band emissions to be attenuated by at least 60 dB. It also establishes 20 MHz guard-bands around the primary 2.1–2.3 GHz spectrum to prevent adjacent channel interference.
2. Registration and Coordination
All VSAT Earth stations on vessels and vehicles must register in a centralized EU database by December 2026. National administrations will use a unified coordination process to manage cross-border operations and resolve interference issues.
3. Implications for Satellite Operators
Pan-EU technical standards and a single registration system are expected to lower certification costs and accelerate market entry. Satellite operators can now plan rollout of 5G backhaul links with regulatory certainty across all member states.
