Spectrum for NTNs. A regulator’s perspective

1.40pm – 2pm, 29 October 2024 ‐ 20 mins

Richard Moore, Principal, Spectrum Policy & Analysis, Ofcom

Access to spectrum and effective management of radio interference are vital to the success of NTN. As the UK’s spectrum manager, Ofcom is responsible for authorising access to spectrum in the UK and leading our engagement with the ITU and other organisation to agree how spectrum is used internationally. With NTN satellite operators targeting spectrum beyond that allocated for mobile and fixed satellite services, new approaches to spectrum authorisation and spectrum sharing need to be considered.