Satellites can now talk to moving vehicles using more radio frequencies
What happened
The US Space Bureau wants to allow satellites to use more radio frequencies to communicate with moving vehicles on Earth. This means more companies can offer satellite internet to cars, planes, and ships.
Why it matters
For years, companies wanting to provide satellite internet to moving vehicles were limited to specific radio frequencies. This made it harder to offer reliable service, especially in crowded areas. This change means more bandwidth is available, which could lead to faster, more consistent satellite internet for things like self-driving cars, commercial airlines, and remote shipping vessels.
The signal
Watch for new satellite internet providers entering the market or existing ones expanding their services to more types of moving vehicles.