Joint effort by LoRa Alliance® members and regulators secures ECC approval, enabling broader deployment of low-power IoT applications across Europe
Fremont, Calif. – July 29, 2025 – The LoRa Alliance®, the global association of companies backing the open LoRaWAN® standard for the internet of things (IoT) low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs), today announced that the Electronic Communications Committee (ECC) of the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) has officially approved the Decision ECC DEC(25)02[1], confirming the regulatory framework enabling satellite-to-low power device communication with satellites (LPD-S) communications within the short-range device (SRD) 862-870MHz frequency band in Europe. This landmark decision, finalized during the ECC’s June meeting, marks a significant advancement in enabling innovative satellite-based LPWAN IoT solutions, particularly LoRaWAN, across Europe.

The approval is the result of a years-long collaboration between the LoRa Alliance and European regulators. The new regulations establish clear guidelines for the use of SRD spectrum by satellite systems communicating with LPD-S terminals on the ground. It is expected to facilitate the deployment of satellite services designed to support LoRaWAN applications in areas such as logistics, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and remote asset management.
“Advocating for LoRaWAN technology and spectrum access is one of the Alliance’s main objectives,” said Alper Yegin, CEO of the LoRa Alliance. “Maintaining open and available frequency bands is key to our members’ ability to build businesses based on the open LoRaWAN wide area networking standard. It is validating to have a formal regulatory framework in place to guide future deployments. We extend our thanks to our members who have tirelessly advocated to secure this formal regulatory framework, ensuring broad access for satellite IoT solutions.”
Key highlights of the decision:
- Satellite-to-LPDS communications are now harmonized in the 862-870MHz SRD band.
- The framework ensures coexistence with existing terrestrial SRD users while opening new avenues for non-terrestrial network (NTN) deployments.
- LoRa Alliance initiatives in Europe contributed to comprehensive studies and to stakeholders’ consultations conducted by ECC.
“This is a crucial step toward fostering innovation in the growing IoT sector. By enabling LPD-S devices to communicate with satellites within harmonized SRD spectrum, we unlock new possibilities for a wide range of technologies for reliable, low-power connectivity – even in remote or underserved regions,” said Chris Seifert, ECC Chairwoman.
“The LoRa Alliance thanks all regulators from the ECC for their prompt actions and decisions enabling LPD-S devices to communicate with satellite within the harmonized SRD 862-870MHz band,” said Olivier Beaujard, LoRa Alliance Regulatory Working Group Chair and Chairman of the Board. “The decision unlocks new opportunities for reliable, low-power LoRaWAN applications regardless of geographic location or deployed terrestrial infrastructure.”
Satellite to Low Power Device Communications Webinar
On Sept. 11, 2025, the LoRa Alliance will host a webinar to discuss the ECC’s regulatory framework, what it means for NTN LoRaWAN and how members will benefit from this decision. Learn more and register here.
About LoRa Alliance®
The LoRa Alliance® is an open, nonprofit association that has become one of the largest and fastest-growing alliances in the technology sector since its inception in 2015. Its members closely collaborate and share expertise to develop and promote the LoRaWAN® standard, which is the de facto global standard for secure, carrier-grade IoT LPWAN connectivity. LoRaWAN has the technical flexibility to address a broad range of IoT applications, both fixed and mobile, and a robust LoRaWAN Certification program to guarantee that devices perform as specified. More information: lora-alliance.org.
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[1] ECC DEC(25)02 “Low power devices communicating with satellites (LPD-S) within the frequency range 862-870 MHz”: https://docdb.cept.org/document/28652
“Rob and NNNCo have supported the Alliance since its inception in 2015 as a member company, driving several initiatives and evangelizing on behalf of the LoRaWAN standard across Oceania and beyond,” said Alper Yegin, CEO of the LoRa Alliance. “Rob’s broad LoRaWAN experience is an excellent fit for the board, as NNNCo develops and delivers the full range of LoRaWAN products and services. This background and Rob’s knowledge of the broad IoT market and regional considerations will add tremendous value to our work.”
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“2024 年在许多方面都是数字化转型和广泛采用物联网的分水岭,物联网是物理世界和数字世界的桥梁。”LoRa 联盟首席执行官阿尔珀-耶金(Alper Yegin)表示,”我们相信,数字化转型是人类进化的至关重要,既能促进经济增长,又能造福人类和地球,蕴含巨大潜力。在过去的几年里,LoRaWAN 已经巩固了其作为市场领先的 LPWAN 基础技术的地位。在全球生态系统的支持下,我们正在推动大规模物联网(Massive IoT)落地,并迅速扩大部署规模。LoRaWAN 的未来是光明的,作为一个联盟,我们将继续专注于扩大我们的生态系统,继续教育市场和建立认知,并不断增强标准的技术,以加快采用速度”。
“Rising demand for smart city solutions is being driven by urbanization and the necessity for sustainable development,” said Alper Yegin, CEO of the LoRa Alliance. “As cities encounter challenges such as pollution, traffic congestion, waste management and energy efficiency, the adoption of IoT technologies powered by LoRaWAN can facilitate improved resource management and enhance the quality of life for residents. We look forward to showcasing the breadth and depth of LoRaWAN solutions for cities and how they support urban innovation at the upcoming SCEWC.”
“As we conducted our search, we looked for a leader with the skills and experience to guide the Alliance as LoRaWAN hyperscaling accelerates,” said ZENNER’s Rich Sanders on behalf of the search committee. “Alper stood out among the candidates due to his strong contributions to the development of LoRaWAN technology and deep knowledge of the market and customer requirements. Alper has been a key driver of LoRaWAN’s success, including eight years as Chair of the Technical Committee and six years as Alliance Vice Chair, in addition to 25 years of experience with wireless communication standards and alliance leadership, including the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), and the Zigbee Alliance. The Board is confident that Alper has the vision and leadership to guide the Alliance through this period of rapid growth as Massive IoT takes off.”
In qualità di tecnologia LPWAN all’avanguardia, lo standard LoRaWAN collega i contatori intelligenti e i sensori IoT alle applicazioni per le utilities per ridurre il consumo e lo spreco di energia. Permettendo una gestione delle risorse più efficiente, LoRaWAN svolge un ruolo cruciale nella conservazione delle risorse naturali, supportando la transizione verso un futuro più sostenibile.
“These awards celebrate the relentless efforts and achievements of our distinguished members who drive the continuous innovation and growth of the LoRaWAN standard,” said Donna Moore, CEO and Chairwoman of the LoRa Alliance. “Over the past year, leaders within the Alliance came together for meaningful collaborations, spearheading industry innovation and advancing the LoRaWAN standard. Their dedication and hard work have catapulted LoRaWAN to new heights within the LPWAN and IoT markets.”