FCC opens new battlefront in satellite power struggle

FCC opens new battlefront in satellite power struggle

The FCC unanimously voted April 28 to review its satellite spectrum sharing rules, opening a new front in the power struggle between legacy operators in geosynchronous orbit and non-GSO upstarts. The post FCC opens new battlefront in satellite power struggle appeared first on SpaceNews.

FCC to Review Dated Satellite Spectrum Sharing and Power Rules - Inside Towers

The FCC voted to adopt a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Monday to review a decades-old spectrum sharing regime between different types of satellite systems. The marketplace is already delivering low latency internet access across the United States via satellite and lower Earth orbit. The services offered by these new broadband constellations offer high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity to consumers and businesses and enable life…

FCC Approves NPRMs on Robocalls, Spectrum Sharing, Foreign Ownership

The FCC unanimously approved NPRMs on robocalls, satellite spectrum sharing and updated foreign-ownership rules at its April meeting Monday. The agency also unanimously approved an order on creating a licensing framework for the 37 GHz band (see [Ref:2504280032]). ...

FCC Moves Forward on NPRM on Satellite Rules

The FCC Monday voted to move forward with a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would promote efficient spectrum sharing between geostationary and non-geostationary satellite systems. "This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking would examine modern satellite technology and operations to address the single-most constraining regulatory requirement on broadband satellite systems today." Clay DeCell, FCC To take account of today’s satellite technology…

FCC Hopes to Refine Its Foreign Ownership Rules

It can be difficult to remain in compliance with FCC rules if some of them do not actually appear on the books. A case in point are rules that cover foreign ownership of broadcast and other licenses. At its April meeting, the FCC on Tuesday opened a notice of proposed rulemaking by unanimous vote. The goal: to codify certain rules about foreign ownership of broadcast, common carrier wireless and common carrier aeronautical licensees. Chairman Br…

Streamlining Ahead: FCC Targets Foreign Ownership Fixes.

The FCC has proposed clarifying and streamlining its foreign ownership rules for broadcasters. The plan would simplify reporting requirements, allow advance approvals, and address noncommercial stations' structures. As part of the process, Chair Brendan Carr said the FCC will also…