Ofcom Updates NGSO Licensing Procedures

Ofcom is resuming licensing non-geostarionary orbit satellites now that it has updated licensing procedures, it said Friday. The updates include a coexistence check where applicants have to demonstrate coexistence is possible with systems already licensed in the U.K. and systems that have applied for a license and whose application is out for comment. Gateway licensees are required to commence and maintain transmissions within 12 months of being licensed.