Interesting spectrum-related component to the new space EO

.@BrendanCarrFCC announces a significant spectrum rulemaking proceeding concerning the Upper C-band. The draft NPRM apparently tees up auctioning up to 180 MHz. At least 100 MHz needs to be auctioned by July 2027 under the OBBBA. The draft item will likely be released within the next couple of days.

The @FCC has placed on public notice @EchoStar's application to assign its AWS-4 and H-block spectrum to @SpaceX. PN is here: docs.fcc.gov/public/attachme….

.@AST_SpaceMobile modification application placed on public notice by @fcc. Notice here: docs.fcc.gov/public/attachme….

.@AST_SpaceMobile files license modification application to add Supplemental Coverage from Space authority using 700 and 800 MHz spectrum. Application here: tinyurl.com/2cyobkjo

.@SpaceX files again to access @globalstar's spectrum, along with the 1.5/1.6 GHz band as well. Application here: tinyurl.com/23rp9k9z.

.@SpaceX is wasting no time in requesting access to 2 GHz MSS spectrum, the current use of which is now being studied by @fcc staff at the direction of @BrendanCarrFCC. Application here: tinyurl.com/yrf8war9.

The @FCC is placing @SpaceX's Gen 2 system modification (and amendment) on public notice, kicking off the filing cycle for petitions to deny and comments. docs.fcc.gov/public/attachme….

The draft Upper C-Band item is now out. First new major spectrum initiative from @BrendanCarrFCC -- teed up for a vote at the Feb. 27 @fcc open meeting. Exciting stuff. docs.fcc.gov/public/attachme…

Significant @FCC action on @Starlink. VLEO altitudes and D2D authorized. Item here: docs.fcc.gov/public/attachme….

The @SpaceX amendment to its partially pending Gen 2 system application was filed today. App here: tinyurl.com/24xyracu.

Interesting update re: @SpaceX's partially pending Gen 2 constellation application (tinyurl.com/22uzjj3p). Perhaps a signal of @FCC action on SpaceX's recent Gen 2 amendment?

.@SpaceX files a petition for rulemaking asking the FCC to update its EPFD, which it argues are overly conservative. Petition here: fcc.gov/ecfs/document/108091…

.@AST_SpaceMobile V-band application partially granted. Full constellation and terrestrial mobile bands deferred for further consideration. docs.fcc.gov/public/attachme…

. @SpaceX has asked the FCC to increase the power limits for its Gen 3 "Mini" and "New HP" user terminals. App here: tinyurl.com/2alsdhsf

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The @FCC's #netneutrality order is slated to be published tomorrow. Assuming it is, the rules go into effect July 21 (contingent on any judicial interventions...). Draft item here: public-inspection.federalreg….