Following a public consultation on September 9, 2025, on February 17, 2026, the UK Communications Authority (Ofcom) issued a statement announcing the final regulations for the authorization of device direct-connected satellite (D2D) services. The current authorized operator is Virgin Media O2 (VMO2), and Ofcom also welcomes other operators to apply for changes in authorization to carry out D2D business in the statement. The regulation came into effect on February 25, 2026.

Click this link to view Ofcom's original announcement.