Convened by ESOA (European Satellite Operators Association) and SIA (Satellite Industry Association) chief executives and senior representatives from member satellite operators met in Paris to discuss the critical role satellites can play in meeting the needs of the Information Society.
This first session of the two associations, whose member operators reach the four corners of the globe, focussed on how satellites can serve the broadband needs of businesses, individuals and communities in developing and developed nations. Broadband objectives in different countries that call for universal access to high-speed networks within the next five years can only be met if satellites are a contributing technology, particularly for rural communities and for developing countries.
The CEOs underlined the need for ESOA and the SIA to work together on building improved awareness of how satellite communications provide enormous public benefits.