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D2D Satellite Service on a Rush
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted Special Temporary Authority (STA) to AST SpaceMobile, enabling its operator partners—AT&T and Verizon—to test its Bluebird direct-to-device (D2D) satellite constellation over the United States. Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, Vodafone leveraged the emerging Bluebird constellation to facilitate a video call between Vodafone Group CEO Margherita Della Valle […]
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Globalstar Receives 15-Year FCC Authorization Renewal for Satellite Operations
Globalstar announced that the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted a 15-year renewal of its authorization for GUSA Licensee LLC to operate a variety of mobile earth terminals with its U.S. and French-licensed NGSO satellites across the United States and its territories. This reauthorization allows Globalstar to expand its ancillary terrestrial network footprint […]
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FCC Sets Submarine Cable Licensing Rules Amid Evolving Technology and Security Needs
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a comprehensive review of its licensing rules for submarine cables, which serve as vital infrastructure for global communication and economic activity. This marks the first major update since 2001, reflecting significant advancements in technology, economic considerations, and national security concerns over the past two decades. Today we voted […]
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Starlink Receives FCC Approval for Direct-to-Cell Services
Starlink, the satellite communications company owned by SpaceX, has received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to offer direct-to-cell services in specific parts of the United States. According to Reuters, the FCC granted Starlink and T-Mobile permission to provide direct-to-cell coverage in areas of North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene. This special approval is […]
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Net Neutrality on Hold, Court Postpones Effective Date
Net neutrality regulations were set to take effect on July 22, but the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit announced on Friday that it needs more time to decide whether to allow the rules to go into effect or to stay them until a lawsuit filed by multiple broadband trade groups is resolved. […]
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FCC Seeks Transfer of Net Neutrality Legal Challenges to US Circuit Court
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requested the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, Ohio, to transfer a series of industry legal challenges regarding its decision to reinstate landmark net neutrality rules to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Net neutrality rules mandate that internet service providers (ISPs) treat […]
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New Tool Blocks High-Frequency Signal Interference, Advances 6G Technology
The electromagnetic spectrum is one of the modern world’s most valuable resources, yet only a minuscule fraction, primarily radio waves representing less than one billionth of one percent, is suitable for wireless communication. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) meticulously regulates the available bands in that part of the spectrum. Recently, they opened up the Frequency […]
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FCC Broadband Speed Standard Updated in USA | US Broadband Speed
The FCC redefined what constitutes a broadband connection in the United States, shifting the benchmark from a download speed of 25Mbps and an upload speed of 3Mbps to a new standard. This update, announced on March 15th in a document published by FCC News titled “FCC Increases Broadband Speed Benchmark,” signifies a significant change after […]
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