FCC plans vote on 25MHz spectrum auction for satellite services

SpaceX and Amazon are expanding satellite networks to provide direct-to-device services. The proposed auction is expected to draw competitive bids from satellite companies, including AST, according to PCMag. The spectrum sale would come as those companies race to build services that connect satellites directly to devices.

• Engadget also reports an FCC proposal to unlock 800MHz for drones.

Covered by 3 publishers within 2 hours of the first report.

• CNBC: FCC to vote on auctioning 25MHz of 'prime spectrum' in move that could benefit Amazon, SpaceX
• Latest 5:32 PM ET Engadget: The FCC proposes new mid-band spectrum auction and unlocking 800MHz for drones

Reporting3

CN CNBC FCC to vote on auctioning 25MHz of 'prime spectrum' in move that could benefit Amazon, SpaceX 4:03 PM

EN Engadget The FCC proposes new mid-band spectrum auction and unlocking 800MHz for drones · staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) 5:32 PM

PC PCMag FCC to Auction Spectrum That SpaceX, Amazon, and AST All Want 5:59 PM

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