Lead item · 7 August 2026

POSITIONINGDirect-to-device (D2D) competitive field 2 GHz MSS spectrum allocation

FCC opens 200 MHz of unlicensed spectrum to satellite direct-to-device

Rivals gain ammunition to argue Europe need not reserve 2 GHz spectrum for IRIS².

1 in 271 items swept clears the bar·Brief of 7 August 2026, 07:57 UTC

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