FCC to Consider New Spectrum Auction, Slate of Other Wireless Initiatives
At its Oct. 29 meeting, the FCC will also consider blocking China-based labs from its equipment certification program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2026 – The Federal Communications Commission is set to vote this month on multiple proposals that would open up more spectrum for direct-to-device satellite service.
One would seek comment on an auction of 25 megahertz of spectrum from 1675-1695 and 2020-2025 MHz. Companies would be able to use those airwaves for terrestrial 5G, direct-to-device service, or both, the agency said in a release.
