WASHINGTON—The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a new licensing framework and new sharing rules for the lower 37-GHz spectrum band that the agency said will spur innovation and support the development of the Internet of Things (IoT ...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) recently published a draft comprehensive Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled “Space Modernization for the 21st Century,” aiming to overhaul its space and earth station licensing framework.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr speaks Oct. 6, 2025, during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Apex’s Factory One facility in Los Angeles. Credit: Apex LOS ANGELES—The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants to streamline the licensing process for ...

The leaders of the House Science Committee say the FCC is overstepping its authority with parts of a space licensing rulemaking.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Oct. 28, 2025, adopted two Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that reflect the Commission's broader push to modernize its licensing framework and facilitate innovation in the rapidly expanding space economy.

(TNS) — Senate Commerce Committee members reached agreement Thursday on a bill that would speed satellite licensing by the Federal Communications Commission, advancing by voice vote legislation with additional checks to address Democratic concerns about ...

A bill intended to speed up federal approval of new satellites remains on hold after the Senate Commerce Committee did not return to work on the proposal Wednesday, a day after Democrats raised concerns at a markup that ended abruptly due to the lack of a ...

WASHINGTON, March 16 (Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission could accelerate reviews of licenses held by broadcast television stations, agency Chair Brendan Carr told Reuters, as he intensifies efforts to investigate news media companies and faces pressure from President Donald Trump.