Statement: Mangata Edge Ltd – application for non-geostationary earth station network licence
- Start: 20 September 2022
- Status: Statement published
- End: 18 October 2022
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 the following types of spectrum licence:
- Satellite (Earth Station Network): this authorises an unlimited number of user terminals to connect to the NGSO system (subject to certain conditions). It also places certain conditions on the licence holder (typically a satellite operator) to coordinate with other licence-holders.
- Satellite (Non-Geostationary Earth Station): this authorises gateway earth stations, which connect the NGSO system to the internet or to a private network.
This document sets out Ofcom’s decision to grant a non-geostationary Earth Station Network licence to Mangata Edge Ltd.
This decision will enable Mangata to provide satellite connectivity services to people and businesses in the UK.
Main documents
Supporting documents
Responses
| Responder name | Type |
|---|---|
| Rivada Space Networks (PDF File, 113.5 KB) | Organisation |
| Robert Thomson (PDF File, 138.0 KB) | Individual |