July 30, 2025
A blog from CCIA’s Disruptive Competition Project argues that the FCC’s proposed overhaul of EPFD limits is a critical step for unlocking the full potential of next-generation satellite broadband. It explains that EPFD rules, drafted decades ago in a vastly different technical landscape, now unfairly favor legacy systems over NGSO networks. Updated rules would allow NGSOs to operate with greater flexibility, and improve broadband access — especially in underserved and rural areas.