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U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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Washington, United States
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Alan McIntyre worked on the Federal Communications Commission proceeding during 2011–2012 that enabled broadband operations in Southern Linc’s spectrum band.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralNov 6, 2024Southern Linc wireless subsidiary promotes Engineering Director to VP of Engineering and Operations

Logos Space Services filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission to construct, launch, and operate a non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) system.

Mentioned as: Federal Communications CommissionTechnical ProductOct 31, 2024Logos Space, a new satellite company built for EW Era, launches to provide enterprise connectivity

AST SpaceMobile requires Federal Communications Commission permission to provide commercial direct-to-smartphone services.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralSep 12, 2024AST SpaceMobile deploys first production direct-to-smartphone satellites

The FCC draft document issued on 2024-09-05 would allocate frequencies in the 17.3–17.8 GHz band that are currently used exclusively by geostationary operators.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipSep 9, 2024Forrester’s Digest: FCC to vote on extra satellite spectrum

The FCC draft document issued on 2024-09-05 would modify existing rules to permit downlinks in the 17.3–17.8 GHz band.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralSep 9, 2024Forrester’s Digest: FCC to vote on extra satellite spectrum

The FCC plan would permit transmissions in the 17.3–17.8 GHz band from non-geostationary satellites and low Earth orbit satellites subject to strict non-interference rules.

Mentioned as: FCCTechnical ProductSep 9, 2024Forrester’s Digest: FCC to vote on extra satellite spectrum

FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel supports freeing up 1,300 MHz in the 17 GHz band (17.3–17.8 GHz) for high-throughput satellite communications to facilitate deployment of high-speed broadband and other advanced satellite services, especially in remote, unserved, and underserved areas.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralSep 9, 2024Forrester’s Digest: FCC to vote on extra satellite spectrum

With the Chevron Deference overturned, the FCC and FAA may face legal challenges to their regulatory interpretations.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralJul 15, 2024Taking the thumb off the scale: Chevron Deference, its repeal, and the effect on regulation of orbital debris

The FCC adopted a five-year disposal requirement for inactive space stations in low-earth orbit in 2022.

Mentioned as: FCCTechnical ProductJul 15, 2024Taking the thumb off the scale: Chevron Deference, its repeal, and the effect on regulation of orbital debris

The Federal Communications Commission derives its authority from the Communications Act of 1934.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralJul 15, 2024Taking the thumb off the scale: Chevron Deference, its repeal, and the effect on regulation of orbital debris

The Federal Communications Commission is an Article VI authorizing agency for non-governmental space activities.

Mentioned as: the federal communications commissionNarrative GeneralJul 15, 2024Taking the thumb off the scale: Chevron Deference, its repeal, and the effect on regulation of orbital debris

Final orders of the FCC may be directly appealed to the US Court of Appeals.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralJul 15, 2024Taking the thumb off the scale: Chevron Deference, its repeal, and the effect on regulation of orbital debris

The FCC regulates orbital debris despite this authority not being explicitly granted in the Communications Act.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralJul 15, 2024Taking the thumb off the scale: Chevron Deference, its repeal, and the effect on regulation of orbital debris

AT&T has worked with AST SpaceMobile for six years and helped lobby the Federal Communications Commission for permission for direct-to-smartphone satellite players to provide commercial services in the United States.

Mentioned as: Federal Communications CommissionOrg RelationshipMay 29, 2024Verizon plots $100 million direct-to-smartphone satellite investment

A 2024-05-17 letter from David Goldman to Mindel De La Torre requested that Omnispace provide empirical evidence and service-disruption information to SpaceX and the FCC for evaluation.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipMay 17, 2024Omnispace reports interference from Starlink direct-to-device payloads

FCC voted 5-0 on 2024-03-14 to approve the Supplemental Coverage from Space NPRM draft rules for terrestrial spectrum use by satellites.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipApr 1, 2024AST SpaceMobile provides business update + Q4 + full 7ear 2023 results

The FCC framework approved on 2024-03-14 has the potential to unlock more than 200 MHz of terrestrial low-band spectrum for satellite direct-to-device use.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralApr 1, 2024AST SpaceMobile provides business update + Q4 + full 7ear 2023 results

The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously on 2024-03-14 in favor of ground rules allowing satellite operators to use radio waves from terrestrial mobile partners.

Mentioned as: the federal communications commissionTechnical ProductMar 22, 2024AT&T underlines support for realizing direct-to-smartphone satellite service

The FCC seeks comment on how the proposed framework might support access to emergency response systems such as 911 and Wireless Emergency Alerts when consumers are connected via supplemental coverage from space.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralMar 17, 2024FCC proposes framework to ease satellite-to-smartphone supplemental coverage from space

The Commission adopted the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on 2023-03-16 as FCC 23-22.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralMar 17, 2024FCC proposes framework to ease satellite-to-smartphone supplemental coverage from space
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