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More about "L-Band"
Iridium takes spectrum fight to US regulator as Europe moves to restrict its L-band downlinks
Jun 04, 2026
by Laura Sear

Iridium has escalated a long-running European dispute over its alleged interference with radio astronomy services by lobbying the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to treat a proposed CEPT restriction on its satellite operations as a market access barrier warranting reciprocal action. Read more...

UK strengthens timing infrastructure to reduce GNSS reliance
May 29, 2026
by Camilla Mina

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is working with UK companies to understand how atomic clocks and terrestrial timing can complement GNSS services. This work is part of the £180m National Timing Centre programme, led by NPL. Read more...

Satellite operator Lynk seeks to gain spectrum from merger with Omnispace
Dec 01, 2025
by Cameron Hill

US satellite operator Lynk has announced plans to merge with German company Omnispace in a bid to gain access to more satellite spectrum. Read more...

Indonesia’s L-band auction raises $50 million
Nov 03, 2025
by Richard Handford

Indonesia has sold 1.4 GHz spectrum for IDR 806 billion ($50 million), although the frequencies will not be used for their usual purpose. Read more...

France explores D2D options for MSS licence renewals
Oct 23, 2025
by Camilla Mina

French regulator Arcep is consulting on allowing satellite direct-to-device (D2D) services in the L-band, where several mobile satellite service (MSS) licences are due to expire between 2027 and 2030. Read more...

US agency identifies 5 MHz for mobile – 795 MHz to go
Oct 15, 2025
by Camilla Mina

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has identified 5 MHz of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration spectrum from the L-band for release to auction. Read more...

Saudi Arabia to use AFC in 6 GHz and auction L-band and mmWave spectrum
Aug 20, 2025
by Camilla Mina

The country's regulator has published a "spectrum outlook" document outlining several major policy changes for the next two years. Read more...

Is Europe using the L-band to its full capacity?
Jul 15, 2025
by Camilla Mina

Despite increasing interest in the ⁠L-band, many CEPT member states do not currently have a 1500 MHz assignment. Read more...

Indian regulator releases long-awaited satellite pricing formula
May 21, 2025
by Richard Handford

TRAI has proposed a method for calculating the price of administratively awarded satellite licences. Read more...

South Korea revises rules and allocates spectrum for LEO satellites
May 14, 2025
by Richard Handford

South Korea is amending regulations to enable foreign satellite operators such as Starlink and Eutelsat OneWeb to offer their services in the country, while backing its own LEO satellite project later in the decade. Read more...