FCC to Vote on Proposal for More Direct-to-Device Spectrum in August
The agency would consider 225 megahertz of unlicensed spectrum for the service
The agency would consider 225 megahertz of unlicensed spectrum for the service
WASHINGTON, July 15, 2026 – The Federal Communications Commission is set to vote next month on a proposal to open up additional spectrum for direct-to-device satellite services, the agency announced Wednesday.
The item would propose opening up more than 225 megahertz of unlicensed spectrum for direct-to-device, the agency said in a release.
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