Satel­lite News Gath­er­ing (SNG)

SNG frequency assignments

An individual frequency assignment for the transmission of pictures and/or sound signals for broadcasting distribution at changing locations is required from the Bundesnetzagentur and may be issued with a validity up to 10 years.

A frequency assignment is issued for SNG providing that:

• the frequencies are designated for satellite service in the Frequency Plan;
• use is only permitted within an international coordinated satellite network;
• efficient and interference-free frequency use is ensured.

Frequency assignments are subject to a one-off fee (Bundesnetzagentur’s special ordinance on fees for frequency assignments (BNetzA BGebV FreqZut)) and annual contributions (Bundesnetzagentur’s ordinance on the protection of interference-free frequency use (FSBeitrV))
Gebühren (fees) und Beiträge (annual contributions) only available in German.

Department 223 is responsible for frequency assignments in satellite communications and any enquiries.

Application and guidance

The application for SNG can be filed informally. For a complete application, please find the appropriate application form below.

SNG Application (pdf / 150 KB)

Short-term frequency assignment (special case)

There is a simplified procedure for short-term frequency assignments for the use of frequencies for a maximum of 30 days, for example for sports events such as motor racing, concerts and trade fairs.

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This translation is for information purposes only.