Ofcom’s decision to make up to 10 GHz of spectrum in the Q/V band available for satellite gateways across most of the UK landmass, with a further consultation on additional access in the remaining ‘high density’ areas. UK is opening access to up to 10 GHz of Q/V band spectrum for satellite gateways in predominantly rural ‘low density’ areas covering 94% of the UK landmass in the following frequencies: – GSO: uplink 47.2 – 50.2 GHz and 50.4 – 52.4 GHz; downlink 37.5 – 42.5 GHz, – NGSO: uplink 47.2 – 50.2 GHz and 50.4 – 51.4 GHz; downlink 37.5 – 42.5 GHz.
UK – Statement and Further Consultation on Expanding Spectrum Access for Satellite Gateways