FCC Proposes Modernized Direct-to-Device Rules, Explores 482 MHz Expansion for Satellite Cellular – SatNews

FCC Seeks To Rev Up Satellite Device Coverage

The Federal Communications Commission advanced new rules Thursday that could open 25 megahertz of midband spectrum for new uses, including not only terrestrial wireless but potentially also direct-to-device coverage from satellites.

FCC Clears Slate of Spectrum Items, Including Proposal to Expand Direct-to-Device

The agency didn’t act on a request from SpaceX to consider satellite service in spectrum targeted by the NextNav petition

FCC Proposes Modernized Direct-to-Device Rules, Explores 482 MHz Expansion for Satellite Cellular – SatNews

WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted during its open meeting on Thursday morning, Oct. 29, to advance proposed rules modernizing regulatory structures for direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity across […]

FCC Proposes 25 MHz Spectrum Auction for 5G and Satellite D2D as US Operators Prepare for 400 MHz Expansion

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a new auction of 25 megahertz of mid-band spectrum to accelerate 5G network expansion, strengthen wireless competition, and support satellite direct-to-device (D2D) services in the United States. The proposal, approved on October 29, 2026, covers 20 megahertz in the 1675–1695 MHz band and 5 megahertz in the 2020–2025 […]