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
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said the agency was working on ‘three big, new spectrum auctions’ for 2028
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.
At least one major provider has already changed how it displays labels ahead of the deadline.
The FCC declined to set on for its upper C-band auction next year
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