VSAT licences public consultation period is extended

The public consultation period on the proposed changes to the policy that guides the issuing of VSAT licences and the associated fee level has been extended by a month. Following requests FIG has agreed to extend the current public consultation to ensure that the consultation process is as complete and inclusive as possible. In response to the news the Starlink petition group released the following statement “We appreciate the careful consideration and understand the importance of ensuring due process is observed. The Starlink Petition Group’s efforts began in May 2024 and culminated in the petition submitted to MLAs on July 11th, 2024. Since then, we have seen sustained public engagement and multiple consultations. While we understand the importance of this process, we must question whether these repeated consultations yield new insights or are simply revisiting the same ground. While we are disappointed by this latest delay, we have received it in good faith. However, we remain deeply concerned that this will not be the last. We thank the MLAs and FIG for their continued engagement and hard work, but we respectfully urge, no more delays, no more consultations, let us move forward.” We spoke to Communications Regulator, Chloe Freeman to find out how regulatory works are progressing.