Tag: Economic Impact

FCC Space Bureau Chief Jay Schwarz on the Benefits of Modernizing EPFD Limits

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

Unlocking Growth in the SADC: Harnessing the Potential of NGSO Systems

This report highlights how broadband connectivity, powered by NGSOs, can drive growth and sustainable development across the Southern African Development Community.

Big Tent Letter: Third Party Groups Ask FCC to Update EPFD Limits

In a letter to FCC Chairman Carr, a bipartisan group of 14 signatories urge the Commission to update EPFD limits.

Economic Study from the Phoenix Center

This study from the Phoenix Center examines the economic rationale for modernizing EPFD limits to maximize market competition and consumer welfare.

Closing the Digital Divide in the EU: The Promise of LEO 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 Economic Benefits of Updating Regulations That Unnecessarily Limit Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit Systems: Part II

In this paper, Furchtgott-Roth debunks claims that updating EPFD limits would harm innovation or competition.

The Economic Benefits of Updating Regulations that Unnecessarily Limit Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit Systems

Harold Furchtgott-Roth writes that updating EPFD limits would result in between $10 billion and $100 billion in economic benefits to customers.