SpaceX, Unlicensed Spectrum Users Want Tweaks to FCC Direct-to-Device Proposal
Experts said the agency’s proposal would only work in rural areas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2026 – Current users of unlicensed spectrum are hoping for some changes to a draft proposal that would invite comment on using the airwaves for direct-to-device satellite service.
The Federal Communications Commission is set to vote Thursday on a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would propose allowing direct-to-device operations in the 902-928 MegaHertz (MHZ), 2400-2483.5 MHz, and 5725-5850 MHz bands.
