Articles for tag: approval, direct-to-cell, FCC, global coverage, high-speed internet, internet coverage, launch deadline, satellites, second generation, SpaceX, Starlink, telecommunications

Olivia D

SpaceX Secures FCC Green Light for 7,500 Starlink Satellites

SpaceX Receives FCC Approval for Major Starlink Expansion In a significant development for global internet coverage, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted SpaceX the green light to launch an additional 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites. This approval brings the total number of Starlink satellites planned for deployment worldwide to a staggering 15,000. Key Updates on ...

Olivia D

Trump’s Drone Ban: DJI Models Disappearing This Week

US Government Bans New Foreign-Made Drones Amid Security Concerns In a significant move on Monday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under the Trump administration announced a ban on all new foreign-made drone models from entering the United States. The decision, citing “national security concerns,” means that while existing owners of older foreign drones can continue ...

Kankan Rai

FCC mandates hearing aid support in smartphones.

US FCC Implements New Rules for Hearing Aid Compatibility in Mobile Phones The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has recently announced new regulations that mandate all mobile phones introduced in the country to be compatible with hearing aids and meet specific volume control standards. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility for the 48 million Americans ...