# Updates Concerning Non-Geostationary, Fixed-Satellite Service Systems and Related Matters
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2017-12-18 · Effective 2018-01-17 · 82 FR 59972
## Document
- **Document number:** 2017-26532
- **Category:** broadband
- **Federal Register citation:** 82 FR 59972
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 2
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/12/18/2017-26532/updates-concerning-non-geostationary-fixed-satellite-service-systems-and-related-matters)
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