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US takes next steps in its bid for “6G dominance”
Jun 01, 2026
by Cameron Hill

The US National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has announced a renewed push to identify potential 6G spectrum amid the publication of new legislation targeting "6G dominance". Read more...

US regulator rejects calls for extra MSS spectrum for D2D
May 22, 2026
by Cameron Hill

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has dismissed petitions from SpaceX, AST SpaceMobile and Iridium to access additional mobile satellite service (MSS) spectrum in bands that already have exclusive licensees. Read more...

Bidders including SpaceX confirmed for US 2.1 GHz auction
May 18, 2026
by Cameron Hill

The Federal Communications Commission’s auction of 200 regional AWS‑3 licences will go ahead next month, with all three national mobile network operators and SpaceX among the 17 qualified bidders. Read more...

FCC to abolish “outdated” EPFD limits despite criticism from GSO satellite operators
May 07, 2026
by Cameron Hill

The US regulator has accepted proposals that will see a new system introduced in the country to replace the ITU’s current interference protections for satellites in geostationary orbit (GSO). Read more...

US lawmakers move to prevent reconfiguration of 900 MHz band
May 05, 2026
by Cameron Hill

A committee of the US House of Representatives is attempting to block a controversial petition to reconfigure the 900 MHz band for NextNav's position, navigation and timing network (PNT). Read more...

The US approach to refarming 4 GHz could serve as an example for other countries
Apr 21, 2026
by Camilla Mina

The US regulator aims to make at least 100 MHz of the 3.98–4.2 GHz band available for flexible-use licences by 2027. Read more...

Amazon to acquire Globalstar and launch D2D service by 2028
Apr 17, 2026
by Cameron Hill

Amazon has agreed to buy Globalstar for $11.57 billion, acquiring its 24-satellite low-Earth orbit (LEO) constellation, 28 ground stations across six continents, and licences for mobile satellite service and terrestrial spectrum. Read more...

Starlink eyes mobile spectrum in upcoming AWS‑3 auction
Apr 15, 2026
by Cameron Hill

Elon Musk’s Starlink has filed an incomplete application to take part in the Federal Communications Commission’s AWS‑3 auction of terrestrial mobile spectrum licences across the US. Read more...

US lawmakers highlight China’s standards push at ITU
Apr 01, 2026
by Laura Sear

A US House of Representatives subcommittee raised concerns over China’s growing influence in ITU standards-setting ahead of WRC‑27 in Shanghai. It is warning of security, economic, and diplomatic risks if Washington does not respond with a more coordinated strategy. Read more...

Updated ATSC standard to be released at the end of April
Mar 31, 2026
by Camilla Mina

According to the President of the Advanced Television Systems Committee, the updated release of the new ATSC 3.0 broadcasting standard is expected at the end of April. Read more...