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Telecom & Networks • Jul 13, 2026 • 4 min read

Ofcom's 900 MHz exemption turns UK direct-to-device into a commercial-readiness gate

Ofcom's July 10 amendment adds VodafoneThree's 900 MHz spectrum to the UK's direct-to-device handset exemption, moving satellite-to-phone diligence from regulatory possibility toward operator integration, launch readiness, and service economics.

What to watch

  • Ofcom's amended handset exemption took effect on July 10 and adds VodafoneThree's authorized 900 MHz frequencies to the UK's direct-to-device framework.
  • The model pairs an MNO licence variation with a satellite partner and a matching exemption for ordinary mobile phones and other SIM-enabled devices.
  • Investor diligence now moves from permission to execution: satellite capacity, UK ground infrastructure, core-network integration, service quality, and customer economics.
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