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Satellite Direct-to-Device Goes Beyond Phones: FCC Opens Unlicensed Spectrum to Satellites
On August 6, 2026 the FCC adopted a rulemaking (FCC 26-51) that would let devices in the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 920MHz bands transmit directly to satellites.
2026-08-08Ryuta Hamamoto

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