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FCC proposes allowing satellites to connect via Wi-Fi spectrum

The FCC's August 2026 NPRM would let consumer Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices communicate directly with satellites using unlicensed spectrum, expanding direct-to-device connectivity.

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Read the original firm alert → Saturday, September 19, 2026

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