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FCC Looks to Expand Direct to Device Satellite Connectivity for Unlicensed Wireless

7 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

7 August 2026

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technology

◆ Sectors

Telecom & Connectivity

◆ Geography

United States

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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The FCC has initiated a rulemaking process to allow unlicensed wireless devices to communicate directly with satellites using 200 megahertz of unlicensed spectrum, aiming to integrate terrestrial and satellite connectivity for consumers.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity, and 2 sources have reported it between 23 Jul 2026 and 7 Aug 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Satellite and wireless hardware founders gain a new route to connect devices without licences. You can start designing for direct satellite links that bypass traditional terrestrial networks.

◆ Coverage

2 sources · first reported 23 Jul 2026 · latest 7 Aug 2026

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Telecom & Connectivityfccsatellite-connectivityunlicensed-spectrumwirelessdirect-to-device