# FCC Aucts Spectrum for Satellite Services

> FCC auctions spectrum SpaceX, Amazon, and AST SpaceMobile want for satellite phone services.
- Title: FCC Aucts Spectrum for Satellite Services · PCMAG | Shortify
- Summary: FCC auctions spectrum SpaceX, Amazon, and AST SpaceMobile want for satellite phone services. FCC plans to auction 25MHz of radio spectrum in 1675-1695MHz and…
- Keywords: fcc, space, satellite, spectrum, starlink, amazon, ast spacemobile, spacex, d2d, technology, Aucts, Services
- Source: PCMAG — https://pcmag.com/news/fcc-to-auction-spectrum-that-spacex-amazon-and-ast-all-want
- Author: Michael Kan
- Published: 2026-10-07T21:59:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fcc, space, satellite, spectrum, starlink, amazon, ast spacemobile, spacex, 5g, d2d, technology
## FCC to auction spectrum
The Federal Communications Commission announced plans to auction 25MHz of prime spectrum in the 1675-1695MHz and 2020-2025MHz bands.
## SpaceX, Amazon, AST want spectrum
SpaceX, Amazon, and AST SpaceMobile previously expressed interest in the radio bands for satellite-to-phone services.
## Spectrum bands used for weather
The 1675 to 1695MHz slice has been used to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for meteorological purposes.
## Amazon says spectrum unused
Amazon stated the 2020 to 2025MHz spectrum remained almost entirely unused in the United States for over two decades.
## AST SpaceMobile's proposal
AST SpaceMobile urged the FCC to auction the bands for flexible use with full D2D eligibility to promote competition and space superiority.
## SpaceX's Starlink Mobile
SpaceX has been developing Starlink Mobile for phones and plans to launch next-gen satellites for the system late next year.
## FCC opens additional spectrum review
The FCC plans to kick off a process to examine opening up an additional 482MHz of spectrum for satellite-to-phone services.
## Key takeaway

FCC plans to auction 25MHz of radio spectrum in 1675-1695MHz and 2020-2025MHz bands for satellite-to-phone services.