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FCC To Vote On 25 MHz Spectrum Auction For Satellite Direct-To-Device Services
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Fusion42 · 11 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FCC will vote on a proposal to auction 25 MHz of spectrum for satellite direct-to-device (D2D) services to smartphones, with further plans to allocate 482 MHz for supplemental space-based coverage and modernize D2D licensed spectrum rules. These proposals support major players like SpaceX and Amazon expanding satellite internet constellations and services.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity, and 5 sources have reported it between 7 Oct 2026 and 8 Oct 2026.
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You face a new chance to offer satellite-based mobile connections as the US spectrum auction opens doors for direct phone-to-satellite links. This shifts pressure from traditional mobile networks and highlights urgent need to align your tech for emerging satellite D2D services.
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5 sources · first reported 7 Oct 2026 · latest 8 Oct 2026
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