Satellite

Satellite

FCC Shields ISPs from Directly Paying Regulatory Fees

Broadcasters continue to push for a fee mandate on broadband ISPs.

FCC

FCC to Vote on Opening up 17 GHZ for Satellite Broadband

The agency is set to vote on September 26.

FCC

SpaceX Leads as BEAD Opens Doors for LEO Satellite Technology

As SpaceX leads in orbital launches, the $42.5B BEAD program could further bolster its role in global broadband expansion.

FCC

Elon Musk’s New Foes at the FCC: AT&T and Verizon

SpaceX requested to relax regulations around power transmission outside of allocated frequency bands.

FCC

SpaceX: FCC Should Revise Spectrum Sharing Between Satellite Types

Existing rules unnecessarily restrict the operation of non-geostationary satellite systems, company says.

LEO

Fiber Versus Wireless Debate is Back at Mountain Connect

Do consumers need fiber to their door? Or would wireless or satellite service suffice?

Mountain Connect

SpaceX in Talks with NTIA to Deploy Starlink for BEAD

‘For me to participate in BEAD, I don’t want BEAD to say, “if something happens, I get your network,”’ SpaceX President says.

FCC

Satellite Industry Provides FCC with Global Highlights of 2023

'Starlink has about 6,000 satellites deployed, with more than 5,200 of them operational'

High Speed Internet

Alaskan Provider Announces Starlink Collab

The low earth satellites will help connect hard to reach areas of the state.

800 MHz

AST SpaceMobile, Verizon, AT&T Share Low-Band Spectrum

The shared spectrum will ensure wider coverage that benefits subscribers to all companies.

SpaceX

Comcast Announces Starlink Collab

The agreement will enable Comcast to serve hard to serve addresses in the U.S.

Expert Opinion

Bridging the Digital Divide with LEO Satellites

For consumers, the competition from LEOs will undoubtedly improve broadband connectivity and offerings to these rural areas.

LEO

LEO Technology Could Connect the Unconnected, Although Capacity Questions Remain

Unlike geostationary satellites, LEOs offer a connection that can support real-time communication.

LEO

As LEO Industry Grows, FCC Adopts Rule to Limit Space Debris

The vote on space debris comes as an increasing number of LEO satellites are gearing up for launch.

LEO

Musk Pauses Twitter Deal, Telefonica and OneWeb Join Forces, Ting to Bring Fiber to Alexandria, Va.

Musk has taken a step back from the acquisition, but insists he still intends to purchase Twitter.

Infrastructure

IIJA Application Webinars, NY Broadband Survey, Chinese LEO Broadband Satellites

The Commerce agency will hold pre-funding technical assistance hearings for infrastructure bill money starting this month.