The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has published a proposal for interim arrangements to allow the use of ground station transmitters within the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) in the W band.

This initiative seeks to enable communications between ground stations and non-geostationary satellites operating in the frequencies between 92 and 114.25 GHz, specifically in the 92–94 GHz, 94.1–95 GHz, 95–100 GHz, 102–109.5 GHz, and 111.8–114.25 GHz segments. Public consultation on this proposal opened on November 5, 2025, and will remain open until December 3, 2025.

WHOM DOES IT IMPACT?

The direct impact is on satellite operators (FSS/NGSOs) and gateway owners, as well as manufacturers and integrators of W-band equipment.

CONCLUSION:

The ACMA proposal introduces a temporary and controlled measure that allows for testing the use of W-band spectrum for fixed satellite services without permanently altering the regulatory framework.