Unleashing Unlicensed Spectrum for Direct-to-Device

The record

Publisher

Federal Register

Agency

Federal Communications Commission

Source

Federal Register

Kind

Federal Register: proposed rule

Jurisdiction

United States

Topics

Other

Importance

Notable, the middle of three tiers Kresmion sets by fixed rules from the source's own fields

Published (source time)

2026-09-08 (the source gives a date only)

First seen on Kresmion

2026-10-26 18:24 UTC

The original

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The publisher's summary

The Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) issues a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes to expand opportunities for direct-to-device (D2D) communications by permitting certain unlicensed devices to communicate with satellites on a non-interference basis. Building on recent market growth and new industry investment in D2D technologies, the NPRM explores adding satellite allocations in specific unlicensed bands, clarifying that equipment may operate within spacecraft, and establishing a flexible regulatory framework that preserves incumbent operations while enabling continued innovation. The Commission seeks comment on technical, licensing, and policy considerations to support expanded D2D connectivity and ensure coexistence with existing services.

The publisher's words, as published.

Federal Register document

Document number

2026-18282

Document type

Proposed Rule

Status

Published