FCC Schedules April 30 Vote on Satellite Spectrum-Sharing Rules That Could Lower Internet Costs

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) confirmed it will vote on April 30, 2026, on new spectrum-sharing rules that would allow satellite operators like SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon's Kuiper to negotiate private frequency-sharing agreements with terrestrial wireless providers. The proposed rules would loosen interference restrictions and allow more efficient use of satellite spectrum, potentially improving speeds and reducing service costs for end users. If approved, the framework would represent the most significant update to satellite spectrum regulation in decades and could accelerate competition between LEO satellite providers in rural and underserved markets globally.