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US regulator to allow satellite re-use of terrestrial spectrum
Feb 28, 2023
by Richard Haas

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has set out a plan that would endorse the controversial practice pursued by Lynk, Starlink and AST SpaceMobile. Read more...

German regulator raises concerns over AST SpaceMobile’s plans
Feb 27, 2023
by Richard Haas

The Bundesnetzagentur (BNetzA) has commented on an ITU filing from the company, which plans to re-use terrestrial spectrum for its satellite service. Read more...

Starlink to use E-band spectrum for its second-generation satellites
Jan 20, 2023
by Richard Haas

New regulatory filings reveal that the company is hoping to use the 71—76 GHz and 81—86 GHz bands, which are not yet being used for commercial services. Read more...

The satellite direct-to-phone market is growing, but which spectrum strategy will win?
Jan 10, 2023
by Richard Haas

Two vastly different spectrum approaches are emerging. Some companies are going "by the book" while others are taking a more "rogue" approach. Read more...

Global consensus needed on satellite use of mobile spectrum
Nov 15, 2022
by Richard Haas

Speakers at the "Connecting the World from the Skies" conference in Saudi Arabia said a standardised approach is necessary due to the cross-border nature of satellites. Read more...

Increase in ITU filings for small amateur satellites generates regulatory discussions
Sep 14, 2022
by Laura Sear

There are concerns that the ITU's current regulatory framework is not a good fit for the needs of small satellite operators. Read more...

Apple launches satellite emergency service
Sep 13, 2022
by Laura Sear

Apple has released new products and a new mobile operating system that feature a satellite-based built-in emergency SOS service. Read more...

Starlink faces spectrum challenges as it hopes to connect directly to phones
Sep 02, 2022
by Richard Haas

Like its upstart competitors, Elon Musk’s satellite company will need regulatory approval to use mobile spectrum for its satellites. Read more...

Starlink customers submit over 95,000 comments to US regulator as 12 GHz debate heats up
Jul 25, 2022
by Richard Haas

Starlink has released a new study that claims co-existence with 5G in the 12 GHz band is untenable and urged its customers to complain to the Federal Communications Commission. Proponents of opening the band for mobile say Starlink's claims amount to misinformation. Read more...