Ofcom has published a consultation on proposals to introduce Recognised Spectrum Access (RSA) for receive-only earth stations in the bands 3600 - 4200 MHz for the Fixed Satellite Service (“FSS”) and the bands 1690 – 1710 MHz and 7750 – 7850 MHz for the Meteorological Satellite Service (“MetSat”).

The consultation outlines the proposed parameters and fees for grants of RSA. The introduction is expected to provide greater information about receive-only earth stations and their use of spectrum, putting Ofcom in a better position to plan terrestrial assignments in a way that avoids harmful interference to them.

The document is available in the ISI Regulatory Matters WG section.