September 26th, 2024

FCC Unlocks Spectrum to Support Advanced Satellite Services

The FCC has unlocked spectrum to enhance satellite services, aiming to improve connectivity and support innovative technologies, particularly in underserved areas, while encouraging investment in satellite communications.

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FCC Unlocks Spectrum to Support Advanced Satellite Services

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced the unlocking of spectrum to enhance advanced satellite services. This decision, made on September 26, 2024, aims to facilitate the deployment of innovative satellite technologies and improve connectivity across various sectors. The FCC's action is part of its ongoing efforts to support the growth of satellite communications, which are increasingly vital for broadband access, especially in underserved areas. By making additional spectrum available, the FCC hopes to encourage investment and development in satellite services, ultimately benefiting consumers and businesses alike.

- FCC unlocks spectrum to enhance advanced satellite services.

- Decision made on September 26, 2024.

- Aims to improve connectivity and support innovative satellite technologies.

- Part of FCC's efforts to expand broadband access in underserved areas.

- Encourages investment and development in satellite communications.

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By @Animats - 7 months
This is up at 17 GHz. It's not the attempt to take over the 900MHz ISM band.
By @idunnoman1222 - 7 months
The KU band is already used by satellites, A tweet discussing what this actually means would be more useful than this fcc.gov page
By @bigtones - 7 months
This is the US FTC. How are they able to boldly mandate what frequencies are used in space for orbiting satellites given their jurisdiction is scoped to the domestic USA? Would that not be the ITU's jurisdiction - FTC dont set communication rules for the entire galaxy.
By @rkagerer - 7 months
Was this always in the works, or has recent 'competition' pushed them to speed up unlocking this bandwidth? (e.g. Apple's Emergency SOS, Starlink Direct to Cell, etc)
By @whaleofatw2022 - 7 months
Would this be the ASS spectrum or the ASS band?
By @yieldcrv - 7 months
Nice, the CBRS spectrum and municipal auctions were a big success in opening up new markets

I like this narrower approach the FCC is taking

By @rmac - 7 months
The amount of spectrum the US military "owns" in the United States is absurd and needs to be adjusted - and at this point the excuses for why they can't vacate are making them look geriatric

Yet another reminder. What happens when you have organizations that aren't beholden to outside pressure