Satellite Communication Station Licence
Satellite Communication Station Licence
52.  The Authority may grant the following classes of Satellite Communication Station Licences to enable the licensee to transmit, receive or transmit and receive messages by means of satellite communication for such purposes as may be authorised by the Authority:
(a)Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) Licence;
(b)Tracking, Telemetry and Command (TT&C) Earth Station Licence;
(c)Earth Station Licence; and
(d)Portable Satellite Communication Terminal Licence.
Obligations of licensee
53.  It is a condition of every Satellite Communication Station Licence that the licensee —
(a)must seek the approval of the Authority for access to any space segment and shall comply with the relevant rules, regulations and procedures imposed by the satellite operator for station access, booking and fees;
(b)may only use or work within the radio frequencies or radio frequency bands approved by the Authority for his use; and
(c)must not, without the written approval of the Authority, use any satellite communication equipment in respect of which the Satellite Communication Station Licence has been issued to provide telecommunication services to the public.
Compliance with International Telecommunication Convention
54.  Unless exempted by the Authority, a Satellite Communication Station licensee shall at all times comply with the provisions of the International Telecommunication Convention and all regulations and recommendations annexed thereto or made thereunder as are applicable to Singapore.