Morgan, Lewis & Bockius·REGULATORY / GOVERNMENT
FCC proposes satellite use of unlicensed 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz bands
The FCC's new NPRM would allow direct-to-device satellite uplinks in heavily used Wi-Fi and Bluetooth spectrum, creating a hybrid licensing framework and raising interference and national security questions.
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