US FCC Proposes Redesignation of 18 GHz Frequency Band and Licensing of Satellite Earth Stations

Summary

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a redesignation of the 17.7-19.7 GHz frequency band, blanket licensing of satellite earth stations in the Ka-band, and the allocation of additional spectrum for the Broadcast Satellite Service (BSS) in the 17.3-17.8 GHz and 24.75-25.25 GHz frequency bands to improve spectrum efficiency and support growing demand for satellite services.