MUMBAI: Worldspace Satellite Radio has received an approval from Bundesnetzagentur, Germany’s Federal Network Agency to provide German consumers with a subscription-based satellite radio service in automobiles. It authorized World Space to use 12.5 MHz of spectrum in the L-band (1479.5 – 1492 MHz) on a nation-wide basis for the operation of a terrestrial repeater network in Germany.
Says WorldSpace Satellite Radio chairman and CEO Noah A. Samara: “This is a significant development for us. This achievement confirms the remarkable recent trajectory of our business in Europe, and supports our current discussions with potential partners who have large commitments in these markets.”
He further added: “The German market is a critical market for us. Not only is Germany the largest country in Western Europe with the largest economy, it is home to a number of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers who are very familiar with satellite radio, having already integrated satellite receivers into their vehicle lines for the American market. We are working to extend that experience to their home base.”
This authorization from the Bundesnetzagentur, makes Germany the third European nation to enable satellite radio in automobiles. Worldspace expects to secure licenses in additional countries before the end of the year. The Company plans to move toward a pan-European mobile satellite radio service and has a plan to deliver its service to Germany, Italy and Switzerland with its existing in-orbit satellite network.
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