Unlicensed Spectrum for Direct-to-Device (D2D)
Current understanding
To be populated as evidence accumulates.
Evidence log
- 2026-10-26 — Space Modernization for the 21st Century: cross-connection with fcc-space-modernization: Space rule modernization intersects with emerging direct-to-device satellite service frameworks. (novelty: 2)
- 2026-09-08 — Unleashing Unlicensed Spectrum for Direct-to-Device: FCC NPRM proposes adding satellite allocations in certain unlicensed bands and clarifying that unlicensed equipment may operate on spacecraft to enable direct-to-device links on a non-interference basis, with protections for incumbent users. (novelty: 3)