en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Undersecretariat of Telecommunications (Subtel), Chile's telecommunications regulatory body, announced a revision of the technical standards for fixed satellite services, incorporating new frequency bands into the regulations to expand competition in satellite services and improve connectivity in remote areas.

In this revision, Subtel added new frequency ranges to the regulations, including the W-band (75 to 110 GHz), building on established satellite service bands such as Ku and Ka. Subtel stated that plans to include the V-band (40 to 75 GHz) will be announced in the coming days.

This change will help expand satellite network capacity, improve data transmission, and enhance satellite connectivity, particularly in remote and rural areas with limited access to terrestrial infrastructure such as fiber optics or 5G.

Subtel indicated that this measure is part of its agenda to promote infrastructure deployment and accelerate the adoption of new technologies, especially in rural and remote areas, to drive investments that improve network quality and, consequently, enhance people's quality of life. The updated regulations generally apply to all operators and satellite internet service companies already operating in Chile, including Starlink and HughesNet, as well as new companies that may enter the market in the future. Subtel hopes this update will modernize and make the regulations more competitive, thereby attracting more investment and strengthening the regulatory framework.

Undersecretary of Telecommunications Romina Garrido stated that more radio spectrum will enable satellite services to operate more efficiently, support greater traffic, and provide users with more stable connections, higher speeds, and shorter network response times. He noted that this will complement Chile's existing telecommunications infrastructure, particularly for isolated and rural areas, and bring more resilient connectivity that helps address emergencies or disruptions.