Ryan Thompson

Tech policy and telecom lawyer. Views are my own.

[Ryan Thompson @JRyanThomp]

@AST_SpaceMobile receives significant grant from @FCC. Haven't hide time to dig in yet, but grant here: https://t.co/hw25l8IONZ

[Ryan Thompson @JRyanThomp]

@pat_hedger Can't unsee this now!

[Ryan Thompson @JRyanThomp]

Interesting spectrum-related component to the new space EO

[Eric Berger @SciGuySpace]

New space policy just dropped.

https://t.co/re8cmEuPay

[Ryan Thompson @JRyanThomp]

.@BrendanCarrFCC announces a significant spectrum rulemaking proceeding concerning the Upper C-band. The draft NPRM apparently tees up auctioning up to 180 MHz. At least 100 MHz needs to be auctioned by July 2027 under the OBBBA. The draft item will likely be released within the next couple of days.

[Ryan Thompson @JRyanThomp]

@TMFAssociates @starship_x7547 Indeed. Oddly enough, I don't think there's a similar restriction for Parts 24 or 27.

[Ryan Thompson @JRyanThomp]

@TMFAssociates @starship_x7547 FWIW, I’m not sure the Part 22 rules would apply since they’re limited to 800 MHz. FAA restrictions would need to be considered though as well.

[Ryan Thompson @JRyanThomp]

The @FCC has placed on public notice @EchoStar's application to assign its AWS-4 and H-block spectrum to @SpaceX. PN is here: https://t.co/YCpmbzkUn9.

[Ryan Thompson @JRyanThomp]

@FCC @AST_SpaceMobile Final page...

[Ryan Thompson @JRyanThomp]

.@FCC places @AST_SpaceMobile Supplemental Coverage from Space application and associated waiver requests on public notice. Available here: https://t.co/O0rNL9FzX1.

[Ryan Thompson @JRyanThomp]

@BrendanCarrFCC I think the FCC should get with the times and start calling them clankercalls

[Ryan Thompson @JRyanThomp]

@techpolicyinst Y’all got any spare hats?

[Ryan Thompson @JRyanThomp]

.@AST_SpaceMobile modification application placed on public notice by @fcc. Notice here: https://t.co/N7l7Gv508Z.

[Ryan Thompson @JRyanThomp]

.@AST_SpaceMobile files license modification application to add Supplemental Coverage from Space authority using 700 and 800 MHz spectrum. Application here: https://t.co/P3TjbxqG5W

[Ryan Thompson @JRyanThomp]

.@SpaceX files again to access @globalstar's spectrum, along with the 1.5/1.6 GHz band as well. Application here: https://t.co/NA7l3Nyuo5.

[Ryan Thompson @JRyanThomp]

.@SpaceX is wasting no time in requesting access to 2 GHz MSS spectrum, the current use of which is now being studied by @fcc staff at the direction of @BrendanCarrFCC. Application here: https://t.co/llpcY31M2z.

[Ryan Thompson @JRyanThomp]

@jeffreywestling No! That’s just sound planning.

[Ryan Thompson @JRyanThomp]

The @FCC is placing @SpaceX's Gen 2 system modification (and amendment) on public notice, kicking off the filing cycle for petitions to deny and comments. https://t.co/PvmUQf03bu.

[Ryan Thompson @JRyanThomp]

The draft Upper C-Band item is now out. First new major spectrum initiative from @BrendanCarrFCC -- teed up for a vote at the Feb. 27 @fcc open meeting. Exciting stuff. https://t.co/E1Cbu4n1J7

[Ryan Thompson @JRyanThomp]

@shirtsthtgohard @senatorshoshana

[Ryan Thompson @JRyanThomp]

@emanuel_usa24 @FCC @Starlink It was adopted at the Space Bureau level, so no commissioner voted on it.

[Ryan Thompson @JRyanThomp]

Significant @FCC action on @Starlink. VLEO altitudes and D2D authorized. Item here: https://t.co/0YPXSwxj2c.