# The FCC said on Wednesday it would vote on April 30 on a measure allowing greater use of wireless spectrum.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-08 · Reuters*

## Key points

- The FCC will vote on April 30 to ease power limits on satellite spectrum use.
- Revised rules could boost space-based broadband capacity up to seven times current levels.
- The FCC estimates $2 billion in economic benefits from increased broadband use under the new rules.
- SpaceX petitioned for these rule changes, citing current restrictions as harmful to consumers.
- Viasat and DirecTV have objected, citing concerns about interference from higher power levels.

**Companies:** SpaceX, Viasat, DirecTV
**Countries:** United States

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