Satellite operators fear further UK liberalisation

Industry fears that the UK's plans for an important satellite frequency – due to be finalised in the next few weeks - could drive smaller operators out of the country

The band in question is 28GHz, an essential frequency for satellite broadband providers because it is used as a 'gateway' band to communicate with the satellites. Ofcom regard this as a under-used band which they want to auction in order to ensure the maximum use of the radio spectrum. They want to auction it in two national licences and three near-national licences later this year. It would be part of a series of auctions also including the 10 GHz and 32 GHz and 40 GHz bands, sold as tradeable, technology and application neutral licences with a £50,000 minimum bid.

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