Satellite companies can now deliver faster internet to rural homes

The US communications regulator changed old rules about how satellite internet companies share airwaves. This means companies can now offer much faster internet service, especially to people in remote areas.

For years, older satellite systems had strict protection rules that limited how much power newer, faster systems could use. This meant that even if a company had the technology for fast internet, it couldn't deploy it widely without risking interference. Now, companies that operate newer, non-geostationary satellites can deploy their faster technology more broadly. They can also negotiate directly with older satellite operators to manage interference, rather than being bound by outdated technical limits.