Consultation: Amazon Kuiper Services Europe SARL application for a non-geostationary earth station network licence
Published: 5 September 2024
Last updated: 4 October 2024
Non-geostationary orbiting (NGSO) satellite systems are a way of delivering broadband services from space using a constellation of satellites in a low or medium Earth orbit. These satellite systems have the potential to deliver higher speeds and lower latency services.
Call for input: Improving mobile connectivity from the sky and space
Published: 23 July 2024
Last updated: 4 October 2024
In this call for input we are seeking stakeholder views on the potential supply of, and demand for, direct to device services (D2D) and MSS in the UK, and the associated spectrum needs. We also set out our initial thinking on the implications for how we manage spectrum that these services might use.
Apply for a non-geostationary satellite earth station licence (FSS)
Published: 1 March 2024
Last updated: 30 September 2024
Non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite earth station licences are used to authorise gateway earth stations and user terminals that relay traffic via NGSO satellites that orbit the Earth. Here's everything you need to know about applications.
Statement: NSLComm Ltd application for non-geostationary earth station network licence
Published: 29 January 2024
Last updated: 1 August 2024
Ofcom has received an application from NSLComm Ltd for a non-geostationary satellite earth station network licence.
Statement: Starlink Internet Services Limited (SpaceX) - application for a variation of gateway licence
Published: 26 April 2024
Last updated: 1 August 2024
Ofcom's initial assessment of SpaceX's request to vary four of its NGSO gateway licences to increase the number of antennas, and our proposal to grant the variation on the basis of this assessment
Call for input: Expanding spectrum access for satellite gateways
Published: 22 March 2024
Call for input on making additional spectrum available for satellite gateway use in Q/V and E bands.
Consultation: Kepler Communications Inc – application for NGSO earth station network licence
Published: 22 March 2024
This consultation sets out Ofcom’s proposal to grant a NGSO network licence to Kepler for their constellation. We invite comments on our proposal by 29 April 2024
Statement: Rivada Space Networks GmbH - application for non-geostationary earth station network licence
Published: 19 October 2023
Last updated: 1 March 2024
This document sets out Ofcom’s decision to grant a non-geostationary Earth Station Network licence to Rivada Space Networks GmbH.
Satellite filings
Published: 17 January 2024
Guidance and procedures for the management of satellite filings.
Apply for a satellite earth station licence
Published: 30 October 2023
This section deals with the licensing information in relation to satellite services; Satellite Earth Stations and the licensing of GNSS repeaters. It also provides information about the grant of Recognised Spectrum Access (RSA) for Receive Only Earth Stations (ROES).