Updates Concerning Non-Geostationary, Fixed-Satellite Service Systems and Related Matters
broadband · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2017-12-18 · Effective 2018-01-17 · 82 FR 59972
Document
Document number
2017-26532
Federal Register citation
82 FR 59972
CFR reference
47 CFR 2
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
broadband
Publication date
2017-12-18
Effective date
2018-01-17
FCC docket
IB Docket No. 16-408
Abstract
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopts a regulatory framework to facilitate the delivery of broadband services through satellite constellation networks. The Commission updates, clarifies and streamlines the current rules governing non-geostationary satellite orbit, fixed-satellite service systems to better reflect current technology and promote additional operational flexibility.