Lead item · 20 August 2026

EXISTENTIAL2 GHz MSS spectrum allocation Amazon Leo (fka Kuiper) constellation buildout Direct-to-device (D2D) competitive field

FCC sets deadlines for Amazon's satellite-phone spectrum bid

Sets a September-October window for SES and rivals to formally contest Amazon's device-to-phone spectrum bid.

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