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Vodafone and AST spacemobile launch European satellite broadband compĀ 

Total Telecom

News This week, Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile have announced a new joint venture, SatCo, to bring space-based mobile broadband to Europe. The collaboration is set to deliver mobile broadband directly to users without requiring additional hardware or software.

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FCC Space Bureau Chief Highlights Role of LEO Satellites in Broadband Expansion

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 20, 2025 — As demand for global connectivity increases, low-Earth orbit satellite broadband is emerging as a key player in bridging the digital divide. "Broadband revenue and subscribers grew by 40% and 27% respectively [.] "I think that we are in a much different place," Schwarz said. "What

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Amazon readies to enter UK satellite broadband market with Project KuiperĀ 

Total Telecom

News A commercial launch would put the company in direct competition with satellite giant Starlink Jeff Bezos is preparing to launch a satellite broadband service in the UK to rival Elon Musks Starklink, according to an article published by the Telegraph over the weekend.

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Industry Backs FCC’s Push to Eliminate ā€˜Outdated’ Regulations

Broadband Breakfast

households; and, local radio and TV station ownership rules, which limit how many stations a single company can own in a given market. Those “must be reformed as soon as possible,” NAB spokesman Alex Siciliano told Broadband Breakfast.

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CBRS 2.0: Revolutionizing spectrum management for enhanced connectivity (Reader Forum)

RCR Wireless

The Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) encompasses 150 megahertz of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band (3550 MHz3700 MHz), with plans to expand by an additional 100 megahertz. Historically, this spectrum has been actively utilized by the U.S. government and the Coast Guard.

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Broadband Breakfast on April 30, 2025 - Accelerating U.S. Leadership in Wi-Fi

Broadband Breakfast

In 1985, the Federal Communications Commission opened a limited number of spectrum bands for unlicensed use, allowing anyone to deploy radio equipment without an FCC license or exclusive use rights. Clark also served as head of the Partnership for a Connected Illinois, a state broadband initiative.

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House Commerce Republicans Reject Efforts to Expand Broadband Affordability

Broadband Breakfast

27, 2025 – House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans blocked efforts to expand Congressional oversight of broadband affordability and the Federal Communications Commission, during a contentious 12-hour markup session Tuesday. “Unfortunately, this committee's oversight plan only prioritizes broadband availability.