One-way or two-way communications from a central point to a number of subsidiary points, and vice versa. One-way point-to-multipoint applications for satellites include data broadcasting and television transmission direct to users' premises; two-way point-to-multipoint applications include data networks with a return path and interactive distance learning methods.
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FR: distribution point ? multipoint [EUR]
DE: Punkt-zu-Mehrpunkt [WPG-1056]
FI: monipistejakelu [EUR]
Whilst the means of distribution (and notably whether point to multipoint or point to point) clearly remains crucial, some new types of service may also require other factors to be taken into consideration when assessing the necessity and proportionality of any regulatory approach (e.g. encryption or "in the clear").
