Satellite
Carriers Finalize Direct-to-Device Spectrum JV
Announced in May, the deal was seen as a ‘shot across the bow’ at SpaceX
SpaceX
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. is a private space launch company founded in 2002 by Elon Musk. SpaceX develops the Starship launch system and satellite constellations—such as Starlink—with the mission to revolutionize space technology.
FCC
FCC Rolls Back Environmental Reviews to Speed Wireless Deployments
The agency also voted to make more spectrum available for satellite broadband
BEAD
Trump Administration's BEAD Overhaul Aided SpaceX: Levin
Delaying funding allowed the company more time to scoop up rural subscribers, he said
Satellite
Rocket Lab Aiming for Enterprise, Defense Services with Iridium Acquisition
Comments are due to the FCC on the deal Oct. 15
Spectrum
Ligado Now Claiming $50 Billion in Damages By Defense Department
The company filed a new takings complaint against the government Friday
Satellite
Viasat, Space42 Spending up to $1 Billion on Direct-to-Device Venture Equatys
The companies are planning a 2,800-satellite constellation that multiple tenants could use to provide connectivity
Satellite
Ookla: Starlink Performance Surged in First Half of 2026
Starlink is narrowing a long-standing performance gap with terrestrial broadband.
Satellite
Amazon Leo Expands Arianespace Deal With Six More Launches
Amazon is hoping to catch up to internet satellite leader SpaceX
AI
Trump Downplays Need to Check AI, Says He Doesn't Want to Cede Edge to China
Speaking to reporters on Sunday, he said the U.S. is leading China in the development of AI and 'frankly, I want to keep it that way because whoever wins AI wins'
AI
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Says AI Industry Needs to Slow Down for Safety
Amodei warned on Saturday that AI could be capable within six to 12 months of leading a swarm that could take over the entire internet.
Wireless
SpaceX Keeping Options Open for Direct-to-Device Plans
The mobile carriers were dismissive of the company’s ambitions
USF
Rural ISPs to FCC: Preserve Rural Broadband Subsidy
SpaceX wants the agency to shutter its High Cost fund
BEAD
All 56 Federal Broadband Plans Approved. Construction Comes Next
Illinois was the final state approved under the federal government’s landmark broadband program. Michigan, Hawaii, Virginia and California are among many states now building.
Satellite
SpaceX Unlikely to Buy Carrier, Build Macro Network: Analyst
The satellite company’s executives have said they expected to eat into mobile carriers’ market share
Starlink
KeyBanc: Starlink’s Talk of Deep Price Cuts Unlikely to Disrupt Terrestrial Broadband ISPs
The latest developments highlight how quickly the broadband market is evolving
Funding
SpaceX Still Pushing to Slash High Cost Fund
The satellite company recovered its Starship rocket after a July test flight, and is looking to acquire some extra spectrum
