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Tag: Satellite Broadband
FCC Releases NPRM to Update Spectrum Sharing Rules, Advance Satellite Broadband
Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that it would review spectrum sharing structures between different types of satellite systems. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) is the start of a formal procedure to “enable…
White Paper Assesses Technologies for the Future of Broadband
A white paper written by Corning, Brightspeed, and Calix analyzed the most common broadband technologies and their strengths and weaknesses: copper, fiber, wireless, low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite, and coaxial cable. The authors of “Meeting the…
AST SpaceMobile and AT&T Get FCC OK to Test Direct-to-Satellite Cellular on FirstNet
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted AST SpaceMobile permission to test direct-to-cellular connectivity on Band 14 spectrum, which is reserved for public safety — a request made in coordination with AT&T. The tests will be…
Amazon’s Project Kuiper Launch Scrubbed for Weather
UPDATE, April 10: Yesterday’s planned launch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites was scrubbed due to poor weather. According to a Space.com article, United Launch Alliance director Caleb Weiss said, on the launch…
Texas Opens to Grant Applications for LEO Satellite Broadband Program
A Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) published yesterday indicates that Texas is progressing in its pilot program to assess satellite technology as a delivery mechanism for broadband in physically challenging areas of the state. On…
More Than 42,000 LEO Satellites Deployed by 2032: Report
Increased involvement by China and Europe in the low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite sector will increase the number of satellites in operational orbit from 7,473 in 2023 to about 42,600 by 2032, according to a new report…
Multiple Networks Better Positioned to Satisfy Consumers: Study
A study conducted on behalf of Amdocs finds that consumers value reliability, affordability, and uninterrupted access — and suggests that providers may benefit by offering all three via mixed-technology networks. The research — which was…
Charter and Comcast Launch Satellite-to-Cellphone Service
Charter and Comcast said today that they now offer emergency satellite-to-cellphone service for certain cellphones. In addition, the cable companies expect to offer SMS text messaging to the same devices in “the coming weeks.” The…
AST SpaceMobile LEO Initiative Gets Okay for Tests From FCC
AST SpaceMobile says that the Special Temporary Authority (STA) it has been granted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will enable it to begin testing its five low earth orbit (LEO) BlueBird satellites with unmodified…
Rethinking BEAD Technology Rules Raises Important Questions About Eligible Locations
As the new presidential administration ponders potential changes to the BEAD rural broadband funding program, some stakeholders recommend relaxing current rules that favor fiber broadband technology and shifting funding toward lower-cost options such as low-earth…
Vodafone Agreement With AST SpaceMobile Enables Space-Based Cellular Broadband Service
A long-term agreement announced this week by AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone paves the way for Vodafone to offer space-based cellular broadband in its home markets, as well as through other operators in its Partner Markets…
Starlink Deal Targets Enterprises With LEO Satellite SD-WAN
SpaceX has inked a deal to use its Starlink LEO satellite service to support SD-WAN connections. The SD-WAN offering comes via an authorized Starlink reseller agreement with MetTel, a global company that designs and manages…
