Consultation: Expanding spectrum access for fixed links in the 32 GHz band - Ofcom

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Cymraeg

Spectrum Frequencies Consultations and statements

Published: 1 August 2024

Consultation closes: 30 September 2024

Status: Closed (pending statement)

Last updated: 11 October 2024

We propose to make the unassigned spectrum in the 32 GHz band (32.445-32.571 GHz paired with 33.257-33.383 GHz) available for new fixed links assignments on an Ofcom-managed basis across the UK.

We plan to publish our decision later this year, together with our decision on our March 2024 proposals for the 27.5-30 GHz band.

Main documents

Consultation: Expanding spectrum access for fixed links in the 32 GHz band • PDF • 377.19 KB • 1 August 2024

Responses

BT (British Telecommunications) • PDF • 214.96 KB • 11 October 2024

FCS (The Federation of Communication Providers) • PDF • 115.55 KB • 11 October 2024

JRC (Joint Radio Company) • PDF • 240.63 KB • 11 October 2024

Kuiper systems LLC • PDF • 175.6 KB • 11 October 2024

Mr J Wood • PDF • 109.22 KB • 11 October 2024

OIC (Orkney Islands Council) • PDF • 246.9 KB • 11 October 2024

Viasat • PDF • 179.89 KB • 11 October 2024

Contact information

Address

Spectrum Management and Authorisation Ofcom
Riverside House
2A Southwark Bridge Road
London SE1 9HA

Email: 32GHz@ofcom.org.uk

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