Starlink is a high-speed, low latency broadband network using NGSO LEOs to provide broadband connectivity globally. Starlink launched its first satellites in May 2019, with the ultimate goal of a constellation of close to 42,000. Starlink satellites are using spectrum resources in the Ka- Ku- and V-bands. Starlink also has… Read more...

Amazon, Meta (née Facebook), Google and Microsoft continue to focus on unlicensed spectrum but their interest in licensed spectrum—for both wireless and satellite communications—is growing. Read more...

In 2022, Microsoft is continuing its march into both the 5G (and private 5G) and telco spaces. In addition to its long-standing support for unlicensed spectrum and spectrum sharing, Microsoft has upped its stakes in the satellite sector meaning that its interest in spectrum availability for satellite operators also becomes… Read more...

Google has extensive experience in cloud-based spectrum sharing in the CBRS 3.5 GHz band and is now positioned as an Automated Frequency Coordination System Operator in the 6 GHz band in the US. It is a key supporter of unlicensed mid-band spectrum, along with unlicensed 60 GHz. Read more...

SpaceX's Starlink is one of the leading constellations of non-geostationary (NGSO) low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. In doing so, it is traversing a complex array of international and national regulations while at the same time amassing approvals to use spectrum across a range of bands. Starlink is not only competing… Read more...