FCC to Auction 25 MHz of Midband Spectrum, Changes Drone Rules

FCC to Auction 25 MHz of Midband Spectrum, Changes Drone Rules

Moves aim to promote direct-to-device connectivity and enable cellular band links for drones

FCC ignores attempt by AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon to keep SpaceX in its lane

The FCC wants to unlock more spectrum and remove regulatory hurdles to bolster D2D satellite services.

FCC outlines plan to auction 25MHz of spectrum for D2D, mobile

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed auctioning 25MHz of spectrum for satellite direct-to-device (D2D) services and terrestrial wireless networks. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) covers allocations in the 1675-1695 MHz and 2020-2025 MHz bands. The agency said the spectrum would help meet growing demand for D2D connectivity alongside traditional mobile services. The FCC’s three commissioners unanimously backed the prop…