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FCC Enhances Broadband Access on Airplanes and Vessels with New Spectrum Rules

Companies have been eyeing the 70/80/90 GHz bands to power alternatives to satellite.

Jericho Casper

Jericho Casper

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FCC Enhances Broadband Access on Airplanes and Vessels with New Spectrum Rules
Photo of "In-flight WiFi" via Jeremy Johnstone on Flickr.

January 29, 2024 – The Federal Communications Commission recently adopted new regulations for the 70/80/90 gigahertz spectrum bands in an effort to expand broadband access on-board airplanes and passenger ships.

These regulations, adopted Wednesday, bring updates to existing rules for the 71–76 GHz, 81–86 GHz, 92–94 GHz, and 94.1–95 GHz bands.

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