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FCC adopts new EPFD framework for GEO/NGSO spectrum sharing

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The FCC voted to adopt an updated framework for Equivalent Power Flux Density (EPFD), setting rules that govern spectrum sharing between geostationary (GEO) and non-geostationary (NGSO) systems. The decision establishes the technical foundation for coexistence in shared bands.

Discovered 2026-04-30T14:15:27.662060-07:00 | 2026-04-30T14:15:27.662060-07:00

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  • The FCC’s new EPFD framework directly sets the technical criteria for GEO/NGSO spectrum coexistence, shaping how operators can deploy and expand satellite services in shared bands.
  • EPFD thresholds influence interference constraints and, therefore, service design choices such as link budgets and operational parameters for NGSO networks.
  • The update is a key regulatory input for satellite spectrum strategies, because it governs how multiple orbital architectures will share scarce spectrum under a common rule set.

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