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FCC Approves Proposal on Unlicensed Spectrum for Direct-to-Device, Without 900 MHz

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said the agency was working on ‘three big, new spectrum auctions’ for 2028

Jake Neenan

Jake Neenan

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FCC Approves Proposal on Unlicensed Spectrum for Direct-to-Device, Without 900 MHz
Screenshot of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr at the agency's meeting Thursday

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2026 – The Federal Communications Commission unanimously voted Thursday to seek comment on opening up unlicensed spectrum for direct-to-device satellite service.

The adopted proposal did not include questions about the 902-928 MegaHertz (MHz) band that were in the public draft of the item.

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