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Ofcom asks ITU to ease Ku- and Ka-band power limits on LEO broadband constellations

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The UK spectrum regulator is seeking changes to international rules that limit transmission power for low-Earth-orbit broadband systems in Ku and Ka bands. The restrictions were established about 25 years ago to protect geostationary satellites from interference; Ofcom argues they should be softened for newer LEO constellations.

Discovered 2026-10-13T11:35:20.578525-07:00 | 2026-10-13T11:35:20.578525-07:00

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  • Changes to ITU power limits could affect the operating constraints of LEO broadband constellations and the spectrum they share with GEO satellite services.
  • The rules date back about 25 years and were designed to prevent interference with GEO operations, making any revision a consequential test of how international spectrum policy balances established satellite services with newer systems.

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