Analysis and regulatory briefings

The Australian LEO Constellation Landscape for Infrastructure Operators

Procurement Patterns for Emerging Connectivity — Why Traditional RFT Fails for LEO Transitions

Security of Critical Infrastructure Act — Connectivity Operator Obligations

The Security of Critical Infrastructure Act (SOCI) applies to connectivity providers serving critical infrastructure sectors. Obligations include mandatory cybersecurity risk management, cyber incident reporting, and enhanced protections for systems of national significance. Infrastructure operators who depend on satellite connectivity for operational technology systems are within scope as connectivity becomes a critical dependency.

Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation — Commencement 1 December 2027

The Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation takes effect 1 December 2027. Telstra, Optus, and TPG must deliver outdoor voice and SMS across approximately five million square kilometres of new coverage through direct-to-device satellite partnerships. The operational layer above each satellite partnership — coverage verification, device compatibility, customer support, emergency services integration, regulatory reporting — is the carrier's responsibility, not the satellite operator's.