Opportunity
Federal Register #SB Docket No. 25-157, FCC 26-26, FR ID 345051
FCC Modernizes Spectrum Sharing Rules for Satellite Broadband
Buyer
Federal Communications Commission
Posted
May 13, 2026
Identifier
SB Docket No. 25-157, FCC 26-26, FR ID 345051
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a Report and Order updating the spectrum sharing framework for satellite broadband services. - The new rules modernize how Geostationary Orbit (GSO) and Non-Geostationary Orbit (NGSO) satellite systems share spectrum - Replaces outdated Equivalent Power Flux Density (EPFD) limits with performance-based GSO protection criteria - Enables NGSO and GSO operators to coordinate interference protections through voluntary, private agreements - Establishes technical backstops if coordination is not reached - The framework aims to increase satellite broadband capacity and speeds, especially in rural and remote areas - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or services are being procured; this is a regulatory action - The rule affects satellite telecommunications providers and operators, not a procurement or contract opportunity
Description
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopts a Report and Order revising the spectrum sharing framework for Geostationary Orbit (GSO) and Non-Geostationary Orbit (NGSO) satellite systems. The new framework replaces outdated Equivalent Power Flux Density (EPFD) limits with modern, performance-based GSO protection criteria, allowing for better coordination and voluntary agreements between operators. This change aims to increase satellite broadband capacity and speeds, particularly benefiting rural and remote areas by improving access to high-speed, low-latency broadband services. The rules are effective July 13, 2026, with some amendments indefinitely delayed.