Spectrum
SpaceX Plans New Constellation as Companies Pitch EchoStar Deal to FCC
The company said it could end up 'employing terrestrial base stations to enhance capacity where needed.'
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.
BEAD
Missouri Targeting 80 Percent Fiber, Nearly $1 Billion Under BEAD Budget
South Dakota also posted its draft plan Friday, bringing the total to 45 states.
SpaceX
FCC Auction Authority Renewal Sparks Debate on Spectrum Design, Federal Reallocation
Congress extends FCC auction authority through 2034 with 800 MHz mid-band requirement.
Satellite
Satellite Operators Urge FCC to Exempt Them From NEPA Review
Debate comes as the FCC considers expanding categorical exclusions under National Environmental Policy Act for satellite and wireless operators.
SpaceX
Amazon: Project Kuiper to Begin U.S. Service Within About Six Months
Kuiper plans to expand service to five countries by the first half of 2026.
SpaceX
Canada Makes Significant Broadband Progress, But Rural Gaps Persist
Canada achieves 95% broadband coverage, despite major rural and Indigenous gaps.
NTIA
Virginia Lawmakers Urge NTIA to Approve State’s BEAD Plan
Both Democratic and Republican state lawmakers have rallied behind Virginia’s broadband office.
Satellite
FCC’s Carr Stresses Competition, Spectrum, SpaceX in Aerospace Summit Remarks
Carr highlighted U.S. progress in satellite technology and efforts to expand the space economy.
SpaceX
State Department Approved Possible $150M Starlink Sale to Ukraine
The sale could strengthen both U.S. national security interests and Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
Broadband Mapping and Data
FCC Proposal to Scale Back Broadband Standards Draws Fire
Rural co-ops press FCC for symmetrical 100 * 100 Mbps broadband standard
Expert Opinion
Christopher Mitchell: Trump Administration Doubles Down on Pulling Investment from Rural America
NTIA has added a secretive new 'Best and Final Offer' step to the $42.5 billion BEAD program, raising concerns it will further cut rural broadband.
Spectrum
Carr Ends EchoStar Probes
The moves comes after the company inked two major deals to sell much of its spectrum.
Wireless
RWA Concerned After Second EchoStar Spectrum Deal
The $17 billion sale will boost SpaceX's direct-to-device service in remote areas.
Spectrum
SpaceX Buying EchoStar Satellite Spectrum for $17 Billion
EchoStar said the deal should end FCC inquiries into the company's spectrum licenses.
BEAD
New Hampshire Lawmakers Prefer Fiber from BEAD
The state would get fiber to two-thirds of its eligible BEAD locations.
BEAD
As More States Post Draft BEAD Plans, Fiber Still at Two-Thirds of Locations
Two more states posted plans for public comment Thursday afternoon – Tennessee and North Carolina – bringing the total to at least 30.
