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  • Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 95136
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved a three-year information collection related to rules for supplemental coverage from space. These rules are part of the FCC's vision to combine satellite and terrestrial networks to improve connectivity, particularly in areas lacking coverage. The FCC requires entities involved in spectrum leasing for this purpose to provide specific information using Form 608, ensuring compliance with regulations. The aim is to minimize interference while enabling satellite communications to enhance network coverage seamlessly.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC is making new rules to help use satellites to improve phone and internet connections where it's hard to get them now. They're making sure that the people who use these satellites follow specific rules so everything works well together without causing problems.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 96124
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved a new information collection for rules that allow space station and earth station applicants to provide supplemental coverage from space. This approval, part of the SCS Report and Order, is effective from December 5, 2024, and focuses on enabling satellite and terrestrial services to work together for better connectivity. With an OMB Control Number of 3060-0678, the collection is intended to support policy changes made earlier in 2024 and requires detailed applications and certifications from operators wanting to offer new satellite communication services. These standards aim to ensure that operators provide services effectively while minimizing interference.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC made new rules so that companies can work together to make our phones and devices talk to each other better using satellites and ground towers. This means better connections, and the rules will start working on December 5, 2024.