ESOA aims at ensuring recognition of the role of satellites by demonstrating the industry’s use of radio frequencies and by promoting an honest debate about what spectrum is actually required for what services, de Rosen said in a statement. "In 2013, the European Commission is taking concrete steps to facilitate the roll-out of satellite broadband in support of the Digital Agenda 2013 target of broadband for all. This is important work for European citizens and for the future sustainability of our sector,” he said. “I am very proud to take on the responsibility of driving ESOA’s ambitions forward in the coming years."