Statement published: 1 August 2024
Non-geostationary orbiting (NGSO) satellite systems are a new way of delivering broadband services from space using a constellation of satellites in a low or medium orbit. These satellite services have the potential to deliver higher speeds and lower latency services.
As set out in our statement on non-geostationary satellite systems, we have a new process for considering applications for NGSO spectrum licences.
In May 2024, Ofcom received a request from Starlink Internet Services Limited (“Starlink”, a subsidiary of SpaceX), to vary four of its NGSO gateway earth station licences – for the Fawley, Wherstead, Woodwalton and Isle of Man sites. This decision will enable Starlink to provide additional satellite connectivity services to a greater number of households, businesses, and government customers in the UK.
Fawley
Satellite NGSO radio licence application form ofw564 (PDF, 1.2 MB)
Technical characteristics – additional antennas (ZIP, 949.4 KB)
Isle of Man
Satellite NGSO radio licence application form ofw564 (PDF, 1.9 MB)
Technical characteristics – additional antennas (ZIP, 1,301 KB)
Wherstead
Satellite NGSO radio licence application form ofw564 (PDF, 3.3 MB)
Technical characteristics – additional antennas (ZIP, 932.6 KB)
Woodwalton
Satellite NGSO radio licence application form ofw564 (PDF, 2.7 MB)
Technical characteristics – additional antennas (ZIP, 933.7 KB)
Contact information
NGSO Team,
Riverside House,
2A Southwark Bridge Road,
London SE1 9HA