satellite
3% Satellite Industry Growth, Despite Video Revenue Decline
The number of active satellites in orbit has exploded, from approximately 1,000 in 2014 to nearly 11,539 by the end of 2024.
Spectrum
FCC Reviews EchoStar’s 2 GHz Spectrum Rights
Move follows SpaceX's push to open the band to new satellite entrants.
satellite
Voters to Decide if the Texas Home of SpaceX Should Become an Official City: Starbase
Most of the 283 people eligible to vote Saturday are employees of SpaceX or connected to the company.
satellite
Amazon Enters Satellite Internet Market with First Project Kuiper Launch
The mission was Amazon’s first full-scale deployment
FCC
FCC Moves to Loosen Satellite Power Limits, Expand Shared Access to 37 GHz Band
FCC revisits decades-old satellite spectrum sharing rules and opens 600 megahertz of spectrum for commercial access.
Expert Opinion
Chris Scharrer: Why Would SpaceX Need $20B from BEAD?
$3.5B can buy 6.4 million Starlink residential installations. Starlink is a practical short-term stopgap before fiber.
satellite
AT&T Planning FirstNet Direct-to-Cell Tests This Year
The carrier and AST SpaceMobile got approval to run the test on the satellite privider's BlueBird units.
Spectrum
FCC to Vote on Revamping Satellite Rules, 37 GHz Framework
The agency's next meeting is on April 28.
Wifi
United to Launch Starlink Wi-Fi in May
Installations will begin immediately, with United aiming to equip 40 regional aircraft per month
Expert Opinion
Jessica Dine: So You Want BEAD to Be Tech Neutral?
BEAD should use all technologies, but not all technologies are equal.
FCC
FCC Opens Inquiry into GPS Backup
Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez criticized the agency's recent probes into media companies and ISPs.
satellite
FCC Space Bureau Chief Highlights Role of LEO Satellites in Broadband Expansion
Bureau Chief Jay Schwarz outlined two key priorities: Modernizing licensing systems and ensuring adequate spectrum.
Mobile
Charter and Comcast Offering Emergency Satellite Messaging on Certain Android Phones
Verizon, who the cable giants have MVNO deals with, announced satellite texting on the same Android phones Wednesday.
FCC
Who Might Replace Geoffrey Starks at the FCC?
Trump’s next move could upend agency norms.
BEAD
Maine Urges Commerce Department to Refine, Not Delay, BEAD Rollout
Maine Urges BEAD to ‘Invest in the Right Technology for the Right Place,’ Not Pure Tech Neutrality
satellite
FCC Backs SpaceX’s Direct-to-Cell Service at Higher Power Levels
With one condition: SpaceX must mitigate spectrum interference issues with terrestrial providers
