FCC Debates Faster Space Approvals and Wireless Security Boosts
Published Date: 11/20/2025
Notice
Summary
On October 28, 2025, the FCC will hold a public meeting to discuss big updates that affect space tech, wireless spectrum use, and protecting our networks from security threats. They’re aiming to speed up space licensing, make better use of high-frequency airwaves, and tighten rules to keep our communications safe. These changes could boost the American space economy and improve how we use wireless signals, all while guarding against risks—so stay tuned!
Analyzed Economic Effects
8 provisions identified: 7 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Space licensing overhaul to speed approvals
On October 28, 2025 the FCC will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to replace current part 25 with a new part 100 for space and earth station licensing. The proposal would create a "licensing assembly line" to process applications faster and add predictability and flexibility for entities applying for space licenses.
Tightening equipment authorization for security
The FCC will consider a Second Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to change the equipment authorization program to protect networks and the communications supply chain against national security threats. The effort aims to tighten rules around equipment authorization.
Steps to speed Next Gen TV transition
The FCC will consider a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on removing regulatory obstacles and giving broadcasters flexibility to support and accelerate a voluntary, market-based transition to Next Gen TV. The goal is to help the broadcast transition continue.
Facilitating transition to all‑IP voice interconnection
The FCC will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to examine interconnection rules for incumbent local exchange carriers and to seek ways to facilitate a transition to all‑IP interconnection for voice services while retaining oversight for public safety and consumer protection.
Giving consumers better info to fight robocalls
The FCC will consider a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to give consumers accurate caller name and other information, simplify or eliminate outdated robocall requirements, and notify that certain older robocall petitions will be dismissed. The proposal aims to help consumers decide whether to answer calls.
Interim rate caps for inmate calling services
The FCC will consider a Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish new interim audio and video incarcerated people's communications services (IPCS) rate caps and correctional facility rate additives for cost recovery. The item also seeks comment on permanent rate caps, permanent rate additives, and continued prohibitions on site commissions and separate ancillary service charges.
Encouraging use of spectrum above 24 GHz
The FCC will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that asks for comment on ways to encourage more intensive use of spectrum bands above 24 GHz that are shared between terrestrial UMFUS and the Fixed-Satellite Service. The item specifically focuses on encouraging use of high-frequency airwaves.
Streamlining broadband label rules
The FCC will consider a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would propose eliminating certain broadband label requirements and seek comment on other ways to streamline broadband label rules to reduce compliance burdens while preserving their consumer benefit.
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