A 1990s regulation to be replaced by modern laws that take technological advances into account.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr announced the modernization of the FCC’s rules of satellite Spectrum-sharing, a change which will introduce up to sevenfold capacity for space-based broadband services. This would replace the framework established in the 1990s, which cannot accommodate the technological advances of the 21st-century spectrum-sharing technology.
The FCC explained that the “current, decades-old regulatory regime” affected rural and remote areas the most. If the Report and Order is adopted during the FCC’s monthly meeting on April 30, the agency expects consumers to gain access to faster speeds, lower costs, and increased reliability by full utilization of satellites’ improved spectrum sharing capabilities.
“The FCC is moving fast to unleash affordable, high-speed Internet. By discarding last century’s satellite regulations, we could see billions of dollars in benefits for the American economy and broadband speeds many times faster than what is available today,“ Chairman Carr said. “This overdue rethinking of space spectrum sharing rules will bring greater competition to the broadband marketplace and reduce the number of satellites needed to serve a given area. Our Build America Agenda is unleashing America’s space industry to deliver for consumers.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Chairman Carr to receive God’s wisdom as he oversees updates to the FCC’s regulations to reflect 21st century advances.
- For FCC officials as they review the Report and Order during the monthly meeting and decide if it is beneficial for Americans.
Sources: Federal Communications Commission
