Resources
This explainer demonstrates how EPFD limits work and how these outdated regulations limit the potential of modern satellite systems.
In this one-pager, see the diverse stakeholders who support modernizing EPFD limits to improve broadband capacity, increase competition and lower consumer costs.
In this one-pager, learn more about the mission of the Alliance for Satellite Broadband.
This one-pager addresses several myths about the implications of modernizing EPFD limits for both NGSO and GSO systems.
FCC Space Bureau Chief Jay Schwarz highlights how modernizing EPFD limits can improve the broadband quality provided by NGSOs while protecting GSO systems.
In this Fierce Network article, Masha Abarinova describes how satellite power limits are a key bottleneck for NGSO deployment.
This report highlights how broadband connectivity, powered by NGSOs, can drive growth and sustainable development across the Southern African Development Community.
In this blog post, CCIA argues that the U.S. should lead the charge at WRC-27 on modernizing EPFD limits.
In a letter to FCC Chairman Carr, a bipartisan group of 14 signatories urge the Commission to update EPFD limits.
Several satellite operators acknowledge an openness to revisiting EPFD limits in their recent comments to the FCC.
This study from the Phoenix Center examines the economic rationale for modernizing EPFD limits to maximize market competition and consumer welfare.
A blog post from CCIA argues that the FCC’s proposed overhaul of EPFD limits is a critical step for unlocking the potential of satellite broadband.
A 2025 study by Analysis Mason estimates up to 4.2 million people could be served by LEO satellite constellations by 2030.
The Alliance for Satellite Broadband released a statement in response to the decision at WRC-23 to invite studies of EPFD limits and report the results to WRC-27.
In this paper, Furchtgott-Roth debunks claims that updating EPFD limits would harm innovation or competition.
In this op-ed, Shane Tews of the AEI argues that satellite internet needs modernized regulations in order to continue to grow.
Amazon and SpaceX jointly filed at the FCC asking for the Commission’s continued support on the EPFD future agenda item at WRC-23.
This press release announces the launch of the Alliance for Satellite Broadband.
Harold Furchtgott-Roth writes that updating EPFD limits would result in between $10 billion and $100 billion in economic benefits to customers.
This one-pager explains how NGSO satellites are key to closing the digital divide and connecting many of the 2.7 billion people who still remain offline.
Widespread Support for Modernizing EPFD Limits