FCC Unveils Plans to Revolutionize Satellite Broadband
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has unveiled plans to revolutionize satellite broadband. The proposals aim to free up over 20,000 megahertz of spectrum, aligning with President Trump's Executive Order. Carr has declared October 'Space Month' to overhaul licensing and spectrum rules, with a focus on speeding up approvals.
The FCC's current regulations are seen as outdated, with Carr describing them as 'riddled with backward-looking regulations' that hinder growth and coexistence. The FCC is preparing two proposals to address this: a streamlined licensing process and revised siting rules for Earth stations in upper microwave bands (UMFUS).
Carr emphasized the geopolitical urgency behind these reforms, citing China's ambitious plans for tens of thousands of broadband satellites. The FCC has already made progress, processing half of the pending Earth station applications since January through streamlining efforts. Bridgit Mendler, CEO of Northwood Space, has praised the FCC's efforts to update or remove outdated rules for the space industry.
The FCC is set to vote on these proposals, with the aim of accelerating satellite regulatory reforms. The changes could significantly boost satellite broadband capabilities, with the potential to free up more than 20,000 megahertz of spectrum. These moves are part of Carr's broader initiative to make the FCC's approach to approvals more efficient and competitive.
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