On 7 October 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced three proposals scheduled for consideration at its Open Meeting on 29 October 2026.
The proposals include:
- - Direct-to-Device (D2D): Review existing rules to make an additional 482 MHz of spectrum available for satellite-to-mobile connectivity.
- - Spectrum Auction: Propose an auction of 25 MHz of spectrum in the 1675–1695 MHz and 2020–2025 MHz bands for terrestrial and satellite communications.
- - Drone Operations: Remove restrictions on drone use in the 800 MHz cellular band, making 50 MHz of licensed spectrum available.
The FCC also confirmed that SpaceX has received authorisation for a direct-to-cell system involving 15,000 satellites operating at an altitude of 330 km.
The three proposals will be considered at the FCC meeting on 29 October 2026.
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