Personal communication by satellite: a European policy perspective. (Special Report) From: Microwave Journal | Date: May 1, 1994| Author: Schoenenberger, James; Gillick, David | COPYRIGHT 1994 Horizon House Publications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Although plans for satellite PCNs may seem exotic, experience with mobile communications demonstrates the feasibility and the value of pan-European policy initiatives for such services.

For over a quarter of a century, satellite communication systems have been a priority for large scale investment and international cooperation. Particularly across the Atlantic, satellites have facilitated the growth of long distance telephone service and have been used extensively for televi...