US FCC to review spectrum sharing rules to boost space-based telecom2025-04-28 16:48 by DanielaTags: FCC
The Federal Communications Commission has voted to revisit its satellite radio spectrum rules, which could boost internet speeds for SpaceX's Starlink. Today, the FCC unanimously voted to review the two-decades-old spectrum sharing rules for satellites following a petition from SpaceX, which has criticized reliance on ancient regulations. Commissioners agreed, saying "outdated power restrictions adopted decades ago represent the greatest limitation on modern commercial satellite capabilities." FCC Chair Brendan Carr also said the review is needed to help ensure the US remains the leader in satellite technology. "And let's not forget: winning in space is both an economic and national security imperative," he said in prepared remarks. Although Carr didn't refer to Starlink by name, he did allude to how the existing rules can prevent today’s satellite services from reaching their full potential. "The power limits developed in the 1990s hamper satellite broadband by degrading signal quality, reducing coverage, limiting capacity, and making it harder to share spectrum with other satellite systems," he said. Read the full Reuters story -here-
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