Comment by AST & Science, LLC in 26-169
AST & Science, LLC proposes enabling satellite direct-to-device connectivity in the Lower 6 GHz, U-NII-3, and 2.4 GHz unlicensed bands to enhance U.S. wireless leadership. The company recommends establishing technical frameworks that derive power flux density limits from existing Part 15 device rules and utilizing coordination databases to manage coexistence between satellite downlinks and terrestrial unlicensed devices. AST SpaceMobile supports licensing user equipment on a licensed-by-rule basis while requiring satellite operators to obtain authorization under Part 25 or Part 100 rules to ensure responsible deployment and national security.
- Submission type
- COMMENT
- Filers
- AST & Science, LLC
- Law firms
- Holland & Knight LLP
- Proceedings
- 26-169 Unleashing Unlicensed Spectrum for Direct-to-Device
- Submitted
- Nov 9, 2026, 5:06 PM ET
- Disseminated
- Nov 10, 2026, 11:00 AM ET