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Wall Street Journal • Drew Fitzgerald

FCC Warns EchoStar It May Lose Satellite, 5G Spectrum Licenses as It Eyes Rivals

The Federal Communications Commission has issued a letter to EchoStar warning that its satellite and 5G spectrum licenses could be revoked or reallocated if the company fails to meet performance requirements. The regulator is considering opening the underutilized bands to competitors such as SpaceX, signaling a shift in spectrum policy.

2025-05-12T10:59:20.221334-07:00

Space.com

Amazon Reschedules Project Kuiper Satellite Launch for April 28 on ULA's Atlas V

2025-04-21T13:38:37.556384-07:00

Reuters

FCC Launches Review of Spectrum Sharing Rules Amid SpaceX's Influence in Satellite Telecomm

2025-04-28T08:48:40.393554-07:00

SpaceNews.com

FCC to Update Satellite Power Limits to Modernize Space Regulations

2025-04-07T14:59:55.968284-07:00

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FCC Warns EchoStar It May Lose Satellite, 5G Spectrum Licenses as It Eyes Rivals The Federal Communications Commission has issued a letter to EchoStar warning that its satellite and 5G spectrum licenses could be revoked or reallocated if the company fails to meet performance requirements. The regulator is considering opening the underutilized bands to competitors such as SpaceX, signaling a shift in spectrum policy.

2025-05-12T10:59:20.221334-07:00

FCC Warns EchoStar It May Lose Satellite, 5G Spectrum Licenses as It Eyes Rivals

Reuters

FCC Launches Review of Spectrum Sharing Rules Amid SpaceX's Influence in Satellite Telecomm The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has initiated a review of its existing spectrum sharing rules, decades in place, affecting satellite systems. This move, propelled by SpaceX, could lead to significant changes in how satellite telecommunications operate, impacting competitive dynamics in the growing LEO market.

2025-04-28T08:48:40.393554-07:00

FCC Launches Review of Spectrum Sharing Rules Amid SpaceX's Influence in Satellite Telecomm

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SpaceX Challenges EchoStar Over Spectrum Usage, Aiming to Disrupt LEO Market SpaceX has accused EchoStar of underutilizing their allocated spectrum, using just 5% as monitored by Starlink satellites. This battle could reshape FCC regulations and alter competitive dynamics in the low Earth orbit (LEO) sector, setting the stage for SpaceX's deeper penetration into satellite communications.

2025-04-24T10:31:48.864140-07:00

SpaceX Challenges EchoStar Over Spectrum Usage, Aiming to Disrupt LEO Market

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Amazon Reschedules Project Kuiper Satellite Launch for April 28 on ULA's Atlas V Amazon is set to launch the first 27 satellites of its Project Kuiper internet constellation on April 28, after a delay. Leveraging ULA's Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral, this deployment marks a significant step toward establishing a global high-speed internet service, challenging SpaceX's Starlink.

2025-04-21T13:38:37.556384-07:00

Amazon Reschedules Project Kuiper Satellite Launch for April 28 on ULA's Atlas V

SpaceNews.com

FCC to Update Satellite Power Limits to Modernize Space Regulations The Federal Communications Commission is set to update satellite power limits, aiming to modernize and streamline existing regulations. This initiative is part of broader efforts by the agency to facilitate U.S. space operations and advancements in satellite communication technologies.

2025-04-07T14:59:55.968284-07:00

FCC to Update Satellite Power Limits to Modernize Space Regulations

Via Satellite

FCC's Schwarz Aims to Reform Space Licensing and Enhance Spectrum Access Jay Schwarz, the new head of the FCC's space division, prioritizes modernizing space operation licensing and boosting spectrum usage. The initiative focuses on facilitating U.S. companies' space endeavors while ensuring more effective spectrum management.

2025-03-13T11:45:33.776831-07:00

FCC's Schwarz Aims to Reform Space Licensing and Enhance Spectrum Access

PCMag

SpaceX Challenges Globalstar’s Satellite Launch Over Frequency Concerns SpaceX has requested the FCC to halt Globalstar's satellite launch plans, citing concerns about potential interference with its operations until a decision on the 1.6GHz and 2.4GHz spectrum rules is made.

2025-03-10T00:03:16.432027-07:00

SpaceX Challenges Globalstar’s Satellite Launch Over Frequency Concerns

SpaceNews.com

FCC Approves Higher Power for SpaceX's Direct-to-Phone Service The FCC has approved SpaceX's Starlink to operate at increased power levels for direct-to-smartphone services in collaboration with T-Mobile. Despite opposition from competitors, the decision includes conditions to prevent interference with terrestrial wireless operations, enhancing connectivity in underserved areas.

2025-03-07T13:53:11.405739-08:00

FCC Approves Higher Power for SpaceX's Direct-to-Phone Service

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