The Journal of Space Commerce

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FCC Votes to Unlock More than 20,000 Megahertz of Satellite Spectrum

Part of the Commission's 'Final Frontiers' Agenda

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Tom Patton
May 22, 2025
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As part of its "Final Frontiers" agenda, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to kickstart a proceeding that could unlock more than 20,000 megahertz of spectrum for high-speed internet delivered from space. That amount is more than the sum total of all spectrum available for satellite broadband today.

“Securing expanded spectrum resourc…

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