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UK satellite sector to get access to more spectrum for broadband services

( March 22, 2024, 13:19 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Satellite operators can expect to get more access to radio spectrum for offering broadband services in the UK thanks to a series of measures and consultations announced today by media regulator Ofcom. More spectrum will be available for Earth station gateway — the large dishes that connect satellites to the internet. The watchdog has started a consultation into how the use of the 27.5-30Ghz band — one of the core bands for Earth to satellite uplink — can be increased with new mechanisms for satellite gateways and how to use spectrum freed up by Arqiva. It is seeking input on making spectrum in the Q, V and E bands available for gateways and is proposing to grant Kepler a license to create an earth station network to communicate with its fast-growing satellite constellation.Statement follows. Decision and consultation documents attached....

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