Starlink Soars High: FCC Reserves Key Spectrum For Satellite Broadband
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The FCC has allocated a portion of the 12 GHz band for satellite broadband services, including SpaceX's Starlink, despite opposition from other providers. The decision is significant as the 500 MHz of mid-band spectrum in the 12.2-12.7 GHz range is crucial for broadband communications.
May 19, 2023 | 12:18 pm
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Dish Network's opposition to the FCC's allocation of the 12 GHz band for satellite broadband services was unsuccessful, potentially limiting its ability to share the frequency with ground-based 5G networks.
Dish Network argued that ground-based 5G networks could share the frequency with low Earth orbit satellite networks, but the FCC's decision to allocate the 12 GHz band for satellite broadband services like Starlink goes against their argument. This could limit Dish Network's ability to share the frequency with ground-based 5G networks, potentially impacting their business.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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Alphabet's opposition to the FCC's allocation of the 12 GHz band for satellite broadband services was unsuccessful, potentially impacting its ability to share the frequency with ground-based 5G networks.
Alphabet opposed the FCC's decision to allocate the 12 GHz band for satellite broadband services like Starlink, arguing that ground-based 5G networks could share the frequency. The FCC's decision goes against Alphabet's argument, potentially limiting their ability to share the frequency with ground-based 5G networks and impacting their business.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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Alphabet's opposition to the FCC's allocation of the 12 GHz band for satellite broadband services was unsuccessful, potentially impacting its ability to share the frequency with ground-based 5G networks.
Alphabet opposed the FCC's decision to allocate the 12 GHz band for satellite broadband services like Starlink, arguing that ground-based 5G networks could share the frequency. The FCC's decision goes against Alphabet's argument, potentially limiting their ability to share the frequency with ground-based 5G networks and impacting their business.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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Microsoft's opposition to the FCC's allocation of the 12 GHz band for satellite broadband services was unsuccessful, potentially impacting its ability to share the frequency with ground-based 5G networks.
Microsoft opposed the FCC's decision to allocate the 12 GHz band for satellite broadband services like Starlink, arguing that ground-based 5G networks could share the frequency. The FCC's decision goes against Microsoft's argument, potentially limiting their ability to share the frequency with ground-based 5G networks and impacting their business.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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AT&T's opposition to the FCC's allocation of the 12 GHz band for satellite broadband services was unsuccessful, potentially impacting its ability to share the frequency with ground-based 5G networks.
AT&T opposed the FCC's decision to allocate the 12 GHz band for satellite broadband services like Starlink, arguing that ground-based 5G networks could share the frequency. The FCC's decision goes against AT&T's argument, potentially limiting their ability to share the frequency with ground-based 5G networks and impacting their business.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80