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[802.19] Fwd: FCC's August 2026 tentative agenda - D2D in Unlicensed spectrum

Resending for 802.19 participants.

Regards,
Gaurav


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From: Gaurav Patwardhan <gauravpatwardhan1@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, Jul 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Subject: FCC's August 2026 tentative agenda - D2D in Unlicensed spectrum
To: <STDS-802-18@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>


Dear 802.18 participants,
[cc: 802.11/15/19 participants]

For the FCC's opening meeting on 8th August 2026, there is a tentative agenda item regarding direct-to-device connectivity which I have extracted for your information below:

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Opening Up More Than 200 Megahertz of Unlicensed Spectrum for D2D Offerings – The

Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would explore new avenues to

allow innovative unlicensed wireless devices to communicate directly with satellites. The item

would propose and seek comment on use of certain frequencies available under part 15 of the

Commission's rules for communications between Earth and space, including direct-to-device (D2D) services. The NPRM would also propose to clarify that use of part 15 unlicensed devices is

permitted within FCC-authorized spacecraft, and seek comment on other scenarios where part 15

unlicensed devices may safely operate in space. (ET Docket No. 26-169)

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A draft of FCC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the same is available at: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-423135A1.pdf

Regards,
Gaurav

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