Resources, Videos

Digital Divide, Economic Impact, United States

December 19, 2025

FCC Space Bureau Chief Jay Schwarz highlights how modernizing EPFD limits can improve the broadband quality provided by NGSOs while protecting GSO systems.

Related Resources

Reforming the ITU’s EPFD framework: GSO and NGSO sharing in Ku and Ka bands

October 12, 2026

Position Papers, Resources

Europe (CEPT), International, WRC-27

This paper outlines the Ofcom (UK) position to ensure the ITU's EPFD framework remains relevant and evolves to reflect how modern satellites are designed, deployed, and used.

Out of Orbit: How Outdated Spectrum Rules Hold Back Satellite Broadband

August 12, 2026

Research and Reports, Resources

International, WRC-27

This issue brief from the International Center for Law & Economics examines EPFD limits and calls on international regulators to replace EPFD limits with standards that reflect how modern satellite networks perform.

Modernizing Space Policy: Unleashing Low Earth Orbit Satellite Connectivity

June 30, 2026

Infographics and One-Pagers, Resources

Digital Divide, International

This one-pager from the Connect Everyone Coalition urges policymakers to modernize outdated space regulations, including EPFD rules, to unleash LEO satellite broadband and close the digital divide.