Satellite internet companies can now share airwaves more easily

The US communications regulator wants to update how satellite internet companies share radio frequencies. This would make it easier for new satellite systems to operate without interfering with older ones.

For years, rules designed for older, fixed-orbit satellites made it hard for new satellite constellations to get approval. These rules often forced new systems to operate at lower power or in less efficient ways to avoid interference. This change means companies building large networks of satellites can now use the airwaves more effectively, potentially lowering costs and increasing service availability.