SpaceX argues that EchoStar isn’t fully utilizing its MSS spectrum (AWS-4 band), while EchoStar insists that meeting FCC deployment requirements should be enough to retain its license. This raises a key regulatory question: Should spectrum rights be based on actual usage, or is compliance with deployment rules sufficient? To what extent do commercial factors give… Read More »
In today’s geopolitically charged environment, LEO satellite constellations represent more than mere communication networks—they are symbols of power and sovereignty, and vital for national security. In this context, strategic imperatives outweigh financial considerations. This is the backdrop for China’s ambitious push to develop its own satellite constellations. In this new space race, China’s mega-constellations are… Read More »
Contention for midband spectrum in the 3 GHz band is intensifying as a reorganization of the band’s allocation appears likely within the next 2–3 years. This spectrum race affects a diverse group of stakeholders, including mobile network operators (MNOs), government users, cable operators, small and rural internet service providers, satellite operators, and enterprises such as… Read More »