National Spectrum Consortium Expands With New U.S. and Canadian Members
Published Date: 7/22/2026
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The National Spectrum Consortium (NSC) just updated its membership list, adding lots of new companies and universities from across the U.S. and Canada. This change keeps NSC’s special legal protections against big antitrust lawsuits in place, helping members focus on cool tech projects without worrying about costly legal battles. These updates took effect on February 19, 2026, and don’t involve any new fees or money changes.
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